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25 Sep 2023

Possible Government Shutdown as of 01.Oct.2023

Congress must pass a spending bill to extend government operations before October 1, 2023, or else a temporary shutdown of the federal government will go into effect. This would be the first shutdown of the Biden Administration. Annual Budget Process and History of Shutdowns The money needed...

20 Sep 2023

COVID-19 Era Visa Application Fees to Expire 30.Sep.2023

On September 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of States (DOS) issued a reminder to visa applicants that all machine-readable visa fee receipts issued prior to October 1, 2022, will expire on September 30, 2023, unless immediate action is taken. If an affected individual does not...

06:59 / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

17 Aug 2023

U.S. Entry for Child of a Lawful Permanent Resident Born Abroad

It is not uncommon to hear of situations where a pregnant lawful permanent resident (LPR) or green card holder who travels abroad for temporary travel and gives birth while outside the United States. The newborn does not have a green card or other U.S. travel...

06:34 / Family Based / For Families / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / Travel

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

19 Jul 2023

Procedure Following Loss of Passport Containing U.S. Visa

No matter how carefully important documents are guarded, many passports are lost or stolen each year. If one loses a passport that has a U.S. visa foil (often referred to as a "stamp"), there are special procedures that should be followed. Report Loss to Police Upon discovering...

14:15 / Consulates / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Travel / Visitor / Worker

06 Jul 2023

Abandonment or Relinquishment of Green Card Status

For a variety of reasons, there are situations in which individuals who hold lawful permanent resident (LPR) status may wish to relinquish their green cards. Personal circumstances change over time and new opportunities present themselves, making it necessary or desirable to relocate outside of the...

08:22 / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / 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

15 May 2023

Expansion of CBP Stampless Entry Program

The U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) initiated a “stampless” entry pilot program in April 2022, and is now in the process of implementing the program at all airports, seaports, and land ports of entry (POEs) as part of a larger effort to streamline the...

12:25 / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Travel / Worker

06 Mar 2023

Present the Latest H1B Approval Notice to CBP

When an H1B visa foil (commonly referred to as a visa 'stamp') is issued, the consular officer typically annotates the visa with the petition number and expiration date of the I-797 approval notice presented at the U.S. consular post abroad. At the time of admission...

08:20 / Consulates / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Travel / Worker

04 Jan 2023

New Year’s Reminder for Individuals – Check I-94 Expiration Dates

Many aspects of immigration law are tied to expiration dates, grace periods, filing deadlines, and other date-driven matters. So, it is vitally important to keep informed and on top of calendar items and timelines specific to one’s immigration process. Many serious problems can be avoided...

17:07 / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Travel / Worker

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Possible Government Shutdown as of 01.Oct.2023

COVID-19 Era Visa Application Fees to Expire 30.Sep.2023

U.S. Entry for Child of a Lawful Permanent Resident Born Abroad

Department of State Updates Guidance on Material Misrepresentation Findings

Procedure Following Loss of Passport Containing U.S. Visa

Abandonment or Relinquishment of Green Card Status

Inadmissibility and Immigrant / Nonimmigrant Waivers

Expansion of CBP Stampless Entry Program

Present the Latest H1B Approval Notice to CBP

New Year’s Reminder for Individuals – Check I-94 Expiration Dates

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