Travel Restrictions – National Interest Exception
COVID-19 Travel Restrictions on US Visas and Entry: The National Interest Exception (NIE) The Biden administration announced that in November 2021, it will lift the COBID-19 travel restrictions for specific countries and instead require all foreign travelers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination before boarding a flight to the US. Regional COVID-19 public health bans […]
Why are there Visa processing delays?
Why is your case taking so long? USCIS processing delays remain at crisis levels. Why hasn’t your case been decided yet? Millions of families, businesses and individuals are applying for immigration benefits through the USCIS – U.S, Citizenship and Immigration Services to process and approve applications and petitions. In just six years the processing time […]
With US Easing Travel Restrictions, Foreign National Visa Holders Ask: Can I Go Home?
As soon as the Biden administration announced it would ease travel restrictions in early November, my phone began ringing non-stop. My email notifications started pinging like popcorn. If you work in Human Resources, you may know what I mean because it is likely your phone and email were ringing first. My HR clients were sending […]
F-1Student Checklist
Checklist for F-1 Students Transitioning to CAP-SUBJECT H-1B Status Many of the foreign nationals who submit H-1B cap lottery registration each year hold F-1 status. It is critical that those who are selected tie up all loose ends and maintain proper F-1 status to ensure a smooth transition to H-1B status. Review these items: (click […]
Credit Card Pilot Program Expansion
USCIS Expands Credit Card Payment Pilot Program to Form I-140 When Requesting Premium Processing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced that it has expanded a previously announced pilot program at the Nebraska Service Center (NSC) for accepting credit card payments using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, for certain applicants applying for […]
F-1 Student Status Change
Applicants for F-1 Student Status Change No Longer Need to Submit Subsequent Applications to “Bridge the Gap” U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced new policy guidance that eliminates the need for individuals who have applied for a student status change of (COS) to F-1 student to apply to change or extend their nonimmigrant status […]
Investment Visa
Do your investments have to be “at-risk” to obtain an investment visa? Foreign investors can gain immigration status in the United States with an E-2 temporary nonimmigrant visa and an EB-5 permanent immigrant visa (what is commonly known as a “green card”). Misleading advertisements promise a “no-risk” E-2 or EB-5 investment. To obtain one of […]
Vaccine Advisory
COVID 19 Vaccine Advisory from the USCIS. Vaccine Advisory states that individuals submitting Form I-693, Repot of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, on or after October 1, 2021 must provide proof of vaccination against COVID 19. If the Form I-693 is completed before October 1, 2021, and remains valid, the applicant will not be required […]