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How Long Does My Passport Have to Be Valid Before Being Issued a U.S. Visa?
Most countries require foreign nationals to have a passport valid for at least six (6) months prior to the date of entry. The U.S. also has similar rules for entry and also for the issuance [...]
Will U.S. Immigration Agencies Be Impacted if the Federal Government Shuts Down?
With the ongoing political deadlock in Washington D.C., Congress has been unable to pass any of the spending bills needed to keep the U.S. Government open beyond September 30, 2023. Unless any of the spending [...]
Covid-Era Visa Application Fee Receipts Set to Expire on September 30, 2023
The U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) has announced that all receipts for payment of Machine-Readable Visa (“MRV”) fees issued before October 1, 2022 will expire September 30, 2023. There will be no extensions of fee [...]
USCIS Launches New Online Appointment Request Form
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) recently launched a new online form allowing individuals, attorneys, and accredited representatives to request an in-person meeting at their local field offices without having to call the [...]
The Visa Waiting Time for Married Children of United States Citizens: The Family-Based Third Preference Immigrant Visa Category
The family-based third preference immigrant visa category (“F3”) is a type of visa available to U.S. citizens who are looking to bring their married children to the United States. This immigrant visa category is in [...]
How Can a Lawful Permanent Resident Green Card Holder Become a U.S. Citizen?
A Lawful Permanent Resident (“LPR”) or “Green Card Holder” can become a U.S. citizen through naturalization if they generally meet certain requirements. LPR Status/ Green Card Holder Status. You must be an LPR/ Green Card [...]
Why Did My Priority Date Jump Backwards in the Visa Bulletin?
For many people who are immigrating to the United States, the Department of State (“DOS”) Visa Bulletin is the most important document to watch each month. The Visa Bulletin helps immigrant visa applicants understand their [...]
The Visa Waiting Time for Spouses and Unmarried Children Under the Age of 21 of Lawful Permanent Residents
Family-based immigration is an important aspect of the United States immigration system, which allows citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their immediate relatives to immigrate to the United States. One of the family-based immigrant [...]
USCIS Issues Policy Guidance on Rescheduling Biometrics Appointments
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has issued policy guidance for rescheduling biometric appointments at Application Support Centers (“ACS”). The new policy highlights include the following: Rescheduling requests must be made online through [...]
What is a B-1 Domestic Employee Visa
A B-1 visa for domestic employees, also known as a B-1 Domestic Employee Visa, allows foreign nationals who are employed by U.S. citizens or nonimmigrant visa holders living abroad to travel to the United States [...]