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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
28 Sep 2023

USCIS Exempting Biometrics Fee for all I-539 Applicants, Effective 01.Oct.2023

Beginning October 1, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will exempt all I-539 applicants from paying the $85 biometrics service fee. This exemption will apply indefinitely. Background Information In 2019, the USCIS implemented a policy that required most form I-539 applicants to complete biometrics screening...

07:39 / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Student / USCIS News / Visitor / Worker
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

Updated Guidance on I-140 EAD Based on Compelling Circumstances

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released updated guidance for an employment authorization document (EAD) based on compelling circumstances for a person who has an I-140 immigrant petition approval. The updated guidance explains the eligibility criteria for a compelling circumstances EAD, gives examples...

07:54 / Employment Based / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / USCIS News
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