Answer Yes, it is generally possible to request a six-month extension. These requests are frequently denied, however, unless the applicant can provide evidence of a valid reason as to why the extended stay is warranted. Further, a denial could result in the visa 'stamp' being automatically...
The Trump Administration filed a supplemental brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today that states: "…the President intends in the near future to rescind the [January 27, 2017 executive order that created the travel ban], and replace it with a new, substantially revised...
Today, President Trump stated that he will be "issuing a new executive action next week that will comprehensively protect our country." He further vowed to appeal the court decision that is currently blocking the travel ban he initiated via a January 27, 2017 executive order....
Answer We have received confirmation from the Department of State that the drop box program is still in place and being used in Chennai (and elsewhere). If the program is changed in the future there will likely be an announcement made on ustraveldocs.com. And, of course,...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that it is continuing to adjudicate petitions and applications filed on behalf of foreign nationals from the seven "travel ban" countries. The full statement from the USCIS reads as follows: USCIS continues to adjudicate applications and petitions...
Late on Friday, February 3, 2017, a federal judge ordered a temporary halt nationwide to the travel ban that had applied to nationals of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. This travel ban, which was instituted by President Trump via executive order, had...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) advised representatives of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) that there are no plans to add any more countries to the travel ban list. The travel ban, instituted on January 27, 2017 by executive order, presently applies to Iran,...
President Trump has already signed several immigration-related executive orders, and it appears that more are on the way. One leaked proposed order, entitled "Executive Order on Protecting American Jobs and Workers by Strengthening the Integrity of Foreign Worker Visa Programs" includes a number of provisions...
Are Indian immigrants being stopped and verified at domestic airports in USA? Can we travel around the USA? Answer Domestic travel would not involve inspection at a CBP border checkpoint, so should not be an issue.---I am a GC holder and currently on vacation in India. Does...
... My B-2 expires in a few days. I know I should not start my program of study until the USCIS approves my request for change of status to F-1. If the USCIS does not approve my F-1 status by the start of my program...
