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28 May 2020

I read that the USCIS is going to resume in-person biometrics appointments soon. Does that mean the consulates are also being opened for visa appointments?

Answer The consulates are run by the U.S. Department of State (DOS), not the USCIS. So, the USCIS announcement has no impact on the consulates.The U.S. consulates across the globe likely will not all open at the same time. Rather, the U.S. consulates in each country...

15:55 / Consulates / FAQs / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Student / Travel / USCIS News / Worker
13 May 2020

Updated Visa Bulletin Information and Predictions

During a recent virtual meeting with the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Charles Oppenheim, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division, provided some updated information and a couple of predictions regarding the monthly visa bulletin. All predictions refer to...

09:15 / Consulates / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News / Visa Bulletin
22 Apr 2020

NewsFlash! President Signs Executive Order Pausing Issuance of Most Immigrant Visas at U.S. Consulates

This evening, President Trump signed an executive order to halt the issuance of immigrant visas for 60 days. On Monday night, the President tweeted that he would "temporarily suspend immigration into the United States." In reality, his executive order merely halts the issuance of immigrant...

20:09 / Consulates / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident
19 Mar 2020

Murthy Attorneys Offer Special Teleconference on U.S. Immigration Impacts of COVID-19

Attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm will hold a special teleconference on March 25, 2020 at 2:00pm (Eastern Time, U.S.). They will discuss the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on U.S. immigration. Visit this page the morning of March 25th for details on...

17:07 / Consulates / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / Travel / USCIS News / Visitor / Worker
17 Mar 2020

MurthyAudio: The Public Charge Rule – Implementation at USCIS and DOS

Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the Public Charge rule in effect as of 24.Feb.2020, with emphasis on the Form I-129, Form I-485, and at consulates abroad, in this teleconference that aired on March 4, 2020.The MP3 is available here, and is listed in the archive...

09:45 / Consulates / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / InfoArticle / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News