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14 Aug 2023

Department of State Updates Guidance on Material Misrepresentation Findings

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) updated the guidance for how consular officers should determine whether a misrepresentation made by a foreign national is to be considered "material." Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, if a foreign national makes a misrepresentation regarding...

10:18 / Consulates / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / Investor / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker
13 Jul 2023

My husband is on L1A and his employer is filing an EB1 petition for him as a multinational manager. Do I have to be in the U.S. in L-2 status during this process?

Answer There is no requirement that dependents be in the U.S. when an I-140 is filed. Once the priority date is current, however, each dependent would need to be physically in the United States in order to file his or her I-485 adjustment-of-status application. The alternative...

07:29 / AOS/CP (Family) / Consulates / Family Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Resident / Travel
03 Jul 2023

Inadmissibility and Immigrant / Nonimmigrant Waivers

A foreign national may become subject to inadmissibility for a variety of reasons. Those deemed inadmissible are not eligible for immigrant or nonimmigrant visas, admission to the United States, extension of nonimmigrant status, or adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident (LPR)....

08:11 / Consulates / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Travel / USCIS News
24 May 2023

Now that nearly all the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and flexibilities have been eliminated, is it still possible to apply for a visa at a U.S. consulate that is not in your home country?

Answer Many, if not most U.S. consular posts accept third-country national visa applicants. Some, however, do significantly limit which third-country nationals qualify. If a consular post has any restrictions on visa applications by third-country nationals, this information typically can be found on the consulate's website. (24.May.2023)Sheela...

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