What Does A 214(b) Refusal Mean in U.S. Immigration Law?
A 214(b) refusal in U.S. immigration law refers to a [...]
DOS Confirms Nonimmigrant Visa Fee Increases to Take Effect June 17, 2023
The United States Department of State (“DOS”) has confirmed that [...]
Nonimmigrant Visas and I-485 Employment Authorization Document Approval – Valid Status
Many persons who are lawfully present in the U.S. in [...]
Can I apply for a visitor visa or student visa or enter the United States while my immigrant Petition or immigrant visa application is pending?
A nonimmigrant visa is for persons wanting to enter the [...]
DOS Authorizes F, M and J Academic Visa Interview Waivers Through End of 2021
As an additional measure aimed at reducing visa application backlogs [...]
Deferred Enforcement Departure for Certain Residents of Hong Kong
On August 5, 2021, President Biden issued the “Deferred Enforcement [...]
DHS Proposes New Rule Fixing Admission Periods to F and J Visa Holders
The United States Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has announced [...]
Announcement: DHS Issues Revised Policy on Foreign Students Outside the United States
A week after United States Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) [...]
Has Trump finally overstepped his abuse of executive authority?
In a recent American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”) webinar, the [...]
Announcement: Trump Administration Rescinds Policy on Foreign Students
The Trump Administration is rescinding its policy which would require [...]