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15 Apr 2024

Consolidation of B-1/B-2 Interview Waiver Appointments in New Delhi

Starting March 2024, the U.S. Embassy in India has consolidated B-1/B-2 interview waiver appointments in New Delhi, leading to limited appointment availability at U.S. consular posts in India. Applicants, however, still can submit applications at designated centers across India. This move aims to streamline the...

07 Mar 2024

Cap-Gap Extensions of F-1 Status and OPT

The typical H1B cap-filing season raises questions about extensions of F-1 student status and optional practical training (OPT) before the beginning of H1B status. Many foreign national students tend to have questions about coordinating H1B filings with the expiration of their F-1 status and OPT...

16:15 / Complexities / F-1 / H1B / NewsBrief / Student / Travel / USCIS News / Worker

19 Feb 2024

Update on Emergency Student Visa Appointments in India

The official U.S. Visa Information Service website for consular services in India has updated its guidance for Indian students applying for emergency student visa appointments. This guidance was prompted largely by a shortage of regular visa appointments at U.S. consular posts in India, necessitating many...

08:02 / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Student / Travel

27 Dec 2023

Criminal Violations and Arrests in the Immigration Context

When individuals have a brush with criminal law, they are often afraid and, typically, very embarrassed. Such experiences generally are shared, if at all, only with those closest to the individual. Thus, it often feels as if there is no one to turn to for...

13:40 / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Travel / USCIS News

22 Dec 2023

Santa’s Visa Options for Coming to Town on Christmas Eve

While scientists have been known to investigate whether it is physically possible for Santa Claus to travel around the world in just one night, they tend to overlook the legal implications of the jolly man’s travels to bring toys and gifts to children in the...

11:15 / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Travel / USCIS News / Visa Waiver / Visitor / Worker

20 Dec 2023

NewsFlash! Details of Domestic Visa Renewal Program Released

The details of the U.S. Department of State (DOS) pilot program to resume renewals of H1B visas from within the United States have been released, and will be officially published in the Federal Register tomorrow. The program will begin accepting applications on January 29, 2024....

10:33 / Consulates / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / H-4 Dependents / H1B / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Travel / Worker

06 Dec 2023

Visa Processing Updates for U.S. Consular Posts in India

There are two recent updates that impact how certain nonimmigrant visas are being processed at U.S. consular posts in India. The first update relates to a procedural change that impacts certain foreign nationals who scheduled nonimmigrant visa appointments in India on or after November 15,...

17:18 / Consulates / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Student / Travel

29 Nov 2023

More Details Released on Upcoming Domestic Visa Renewal Program

On November 28, 2023, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) held a briefing, which included some updated information on the upcoming pilot program for domestic visa renewals. Per the DOS, the program, which will allow certain foreign nationals to renew visa foils (commonly referred to...

16:59 / Consulates / For Employers / For Individuals / Government / NewsBrief / Travel / Worker

06 Nov 2023

Immigration Tips Before Taking a Cruise

While foreign nationals are typically mindful about confirming the permissibility of international travel prior to boarding a plane, an individual may be less mindful about another, less common form of travel – international cruises. However, like air travel, a foreign national should understand the nature...

08:12 / Citizen / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

11 Oct 2023

Canadian Physicians and U.S. Immigration Policies

Any foreign national who wishes to practice medicine in the United States must take into account certain immigration considerations. For Canadian citizens, however, there are a number of unique issues that tend to arise. Canadian Physicians Do Not Need to Obtain ECFMG A physician who graduates from...

14:10 / Employment Based / For Individuals / Medical / NewsBrief / Physicians / Resident / Travel

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Consolidation of B-1/B-2 Interview Waiver Appointments in New Delhi

Cap-Gap Extensions of F-1 Status and OPT

Update on Emergency Student Visa Appointments in India

Criminal Violations and Arrests in the Immigration Context

Santa’s Visa Options for Coming to Town on Christmas Eve

NewsFlash! Details of Domestic Visa Renewal Program Released

Visa Processing Updates for U.S. Consular Posts in India

More Details Released on Upcoming Domestic Visa Renewal Program

Immigration Tips Before Taking a Cruise

Canadian Physicians and U.S. Immigration Policies

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