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03 Nov 2016

Most USCIS Filing Fees to Increase on Dec 23, 2016

On October 24, 2016 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted a notice in the Federal Register announcing an increase in filing fees for most types of immigration filings. These fee increases are scheduled to go into effect December 23, 2016. USCIS Rationale for Fee...

27 Oct 2016

DHS Adds Nine Airports to Global Entry Program

On October 4, 2016, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the addition of nine airports to the Global Entry Program (GEP). The GEP allows the prescreened participants to go through expedited security screening at certain airports through...

12:07 / Citizen / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Resident / Travel

26 Oct 2016

USCIS Unveils New Carrier Documentation for LPRs

On September 30, 2016, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the release of form I-131A, a new form that "… allows lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to apply for a travel document (carrier documentation)…" from abroad if certain criteria are met. While useful, it...

12:28 / Consulates / NewsBrief / Resident / Travel / USCIS News

24 Oct 2016

My husband was issued a 221(g) blue slip when he went for visa stamping. What should we do now?

Answer This is very case-specific, and is not something that can be easily addressed in this type of forum. One in this situation should consult a qualified attorney. (24.Oct.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law...

16:34 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Nonimmigrant Family / Travel / Worker

19 Oct 2016

U.S. Consulates in India Increase Availability of Visa Appointments

USTraveldocs.com, which handles visa appointment services for U.S. embassies and consulates, has issued a public notice, advising stakeholders of a large, temporary increase in visa appointment availability. The notice states: The U.S. embassy and the four U.S. consulates in India have made thousands of extra visa...

12:21 / Consulates / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Student / Travel / Worker

17 Oct 2016

I am in H1B status and have a valid H1B visa stamp. If I move to H-4, can I still travel outside the U.S. with my existing H1B visa stamp?

Answer Generally speaking, if a foreign national changes to H-4 status and then travels outside the U.S. (with the exception of Canada or Mexico for trips of fewer than 30 days), s/he will need to obtain an H-4 visa stamp to reenter in H-4 status. (17.Oct.2016)In...

17:00 / FAQs / For Individuals / Travel / Worker

10 Oct 2016

DOS to Prohibit Eyeglasses in Visa Photographs

Under a new policy that goes into effect on November 1, 2016, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will no longer accept photographs of visa and passport applicants wearing eyeglasses. The reason for the policy change is to ensure the photographs can be easily scanned...

12:11 / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

07 Oct 2016

I had to drop a class last semester, after realizing it was too difficult for me and I would not be able to finish it. Because of that, I went below full-time enrollment, …

... but did not ask my DSO to authorize the reduction in my course load. My DSO told me that this resulted in F-1 status violation and she helped me apply for reinstatement. My reinstatement application is currently pending, but I plan to go home...

19:22 / FAQs / Student / Travel

03 Oct 2016

Can my spouse continue to work on H-4 EAD while I’m out of country for 2 months?

Answer This can be a tricky situation. A government memo from some years ago said that a principal nonimmigrant (such as an H1B spouse) could not depart the U.S. leaving behind a "parked" dependent (such as an H-4 spouse). If the H1B is traveling outside the...

18:40 / Employment Based / FAQs / Resident / Travel / Worker

29 Sep 2016

NewsFlash! Government Shutdown Averted, EB5 Extended

Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a stopgap bill to fund the federal government through Friday, December 9, 2016. This bill also serves to extend the employment-based, fifth preference (EB5) regional center program for the same time period. This stopgap bill was also...

15:55 / Consulates / EB5 Investor / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Investor / Legislation / NewsBrief / Resident / Travel / USCIS News / Worker

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