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Retrogression for EB-3 India and China
November 2021 Visa Bulletin – Retrogression for India and China This bulletin is about retrogression for India and China EB-3 visas. The Department of State publishes immigrant visa availability information in a monthly Visa Bulletin which establishes cut off dates for filing of adjustment of status applications or immigrant visa applications. The cut-off dates are determined […]
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 […]
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 […]
Vaccine Requirements Update
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Travelers to the United States On October 25, 2021, President Biden issued Presidential Proclamation 10294 rescinding the geographic COVID-19 travel bans and adopting COVID-19 vaccination requirements for all international air travelers to the United States. It will be effective at 12:01 AM on November 8, 2021, which means that it applies to air passengers on […]