Learn how to check your record of admission into the U.S. and what to do if mistakes in the admission record are found.
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USCIS New Policies Expanding Premium Processing Services and Reducing Backlogs
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Learn how to expedite EAD and Travel Documents
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Recently, there have been many immigration-related bills introduced by Congress. It is exciting as some of these bills may provide significant benefits to you. However, it is important to have realistic expectations about the legislative process.
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In recent years, many consular posts implemented an interview waiver procedure that allows certain nonimmigrant visa applicants to obtain a visa without an in-person interview. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this interview waiver process has been implemented more broadly at consular posts around the world and the requirements to qualify have been expanded.
Nonimmigrant visa waiver process is explained in this article.
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Great news from USCIS!
During the prior administration’s term, USCIS rescinded its long-standing policy in deferring to its prior approval decisions when adjudicating extensions of stay. Now, after 4 years of uncertainty and unpredictability in USCIS adjudications, we are finally back to the previous policy. Now immigration officers can rely on previous USCIS approvals.
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What you need to know to keep your green card after long absences from the U.S. due to COVID-19.
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President-elect Joe Biden is promising to fix our broken immigration system and revive the values of the USA as a welcoming nation of immigrants.
So, what’s next for the U.S. immigration system in the coming four years?
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The article will explain the current state of the U.S.-Canada land border closure.
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On November 2, 2020, a district court vacated the DHS final rule on public charge and denied DHS’s request to stay the judgment. This ruling is to take effect immediately thus DHS may not apply the public charge after the date of the order. (Cook County, et al. v. Wolf, et al., 11/2/20)
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USCIS has released new policy guidance related to O-1 nonimmigrant visa classification. The new guidance explains how USCIS examines the totality of the evidence to determine eligibility for O-1 visa and in which circumstances comparable evidence that does not fall under any of the O-1 criteria may be submitted.
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Post COVID-19, the Department of State has suspended its worldwide operations and all routine visa services. Learn how to schedule a visa appointment at the U.S. consulate posts.
Read MoreUSCIS is Changing Who May Qualify for H-1B Visa
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USCIS may soon implement new regulations pertaining to the H-1B visa program aimed at attracting only the best and the brightest foreign talents.
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USCIS has published a Final Fee Rule, which increases USCIS filing fees. The new fees were supposed to be implemented starting from October 2, 2020. However, due to the litigation of the issue, the rule is not yet taking effect. With that in mind, please see the flyer below to understand what you need to know about USCIS Final Fee Rule.
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The article will explain the available exceptions to the current USA Ban on Entry of Foreigners that is in effect until December 31, 2020.
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