Department of State Waives Personal Appearances and In-Person Oath Requirement for Certain Immigrant Visa Applicants Due to COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) has [...]
December Visa Bulletin Shows Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian and Taiwanese investors all current for Direct EB-5
The Department of State (“DOS”) December 2021 visa bulletin is [...]
DOS Rescinds Tiered Approach Allowing Resumption of More Consular Services
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ease, the United States [...]
DOS Authorizes F, M and J Academic Visa Interview Waivers Through End of 2021
As an additional measure aimed at reducing visa application backlogs [...]
DOS Updates on Immigrant Visa Processing Delays
The United States Department of State (“DOS”) has announced updates [...]
A DS-261 Online Choice of Agent Form Cannot Be Used as a Substitute to Replace a U.S. Attorney’s G-28 in Immigration Matter
United States licensed attorneys representing clients before the Department of [...]
The U.S. CBP and DOS Announce That U.S. Citizens May Return to the U.S. on Expired Passports
The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (“CBP”) and the Department [...]
DOS Announces Tiered Approach to Resuming Immigrant Visa Applications
In a recent announcement from the United States Department of [...]
What do the “Final Action Date” and “Dates for Filing” mean on the Visa Bulletin?
For many people who are immigrating to the United States [...]
DOS Further Extends Non-Immigrant In-Person Interview Requirements
The United States Department of State (“DOS”) has announced a [...]