Answer If a person is missing a given / first name or a surname (i.e., last name) on the passport, we generally recommend putting FNU under the "Given Name" section, and then entering one's entire name in the "Surname" section. See the U.S. Department of State's...
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,...
Answer Yes, in general, an H1B visa foil (or "stamp") remains valid, through the expiration date listed on the document. There typically is no need to apply for a new visa based solely on a move to a new employer, even if the prior employer withdrew...
Answer To be admitted on a B-1/B-2 visa, a foreign national must overcome the presumption of immigrant intent. Needless to say, having an approved I-140 could be viewed as a sign that the individual desires to reside in the United States. However, this does not necessarily...
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...
Answer Generally speaking, as long as the B-1/B-2 visa remains valid, it may be used to request admission for any valid B-1 or B-2 purpose. This applies even if the reason for admission is unrelated to the reason the visa was initially requested. And, in general,...
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...
Answer The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the ports of entry have the discretion to grant a 10-day grace period beyond the validity period of a person's petition (as do USCIS officers). However, this grace period does not provide any type of work...
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...
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...
