The United States Department of State (“DOS”) has instructed Embassies and Consulates to begin accepting new F, M, and J student visa application appointments following a temporary suspension. The pause was initiated to allow DOS to implement policy changes regarding social media vetting. After the suspension, e F, M, and
The U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) has announced a new set of visa policies aimed at increasing scrutiny of Chinese nationals seeking to enter the United States. In a press statement issued by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the DOS outlined forthcoming measures that align with President Trump’s directive to
Beginning July 1, 2025, Immigrant Visa and K Fiancée Visa applicants who have not brought ALL the required documents to their interview will be turned away and required to reschedule their appointment. Applicants must present original civil documents, including police certificates, marriage and divorce certificates, and birth certificates, and make
Significant action is being taken by the U.S. Department of State to prohibit visas for owners, CEOs, and senior officials of Indian-based travel businesses that intentionally aid illegal immigration to the United States. This move demonstrates the Department’s dedication to upending international smuggling organizations and implementing U.S. immigration regulations. The
Following the United States Department of State (“DOS”) announcement to suspend F, M, and J student visa applications at Embassies and Consulates in response to implementing new policies aimed at social media vetting, DOS has released additional information. While this action immediately impacts plans of foreign and exchange students, DOS
When you are a parent with plans to immigrate to the United States, one of the most important questions may be whether your child can come with you. The answer depends on many factors such as the visa category, your child’s age, his/her marital status, and your relationship to the
Applying for a U.S. visa based on marriage, commonly known as a Spousal visa, requires more than showing that you are legally married. The U.S. government must also be satisfied that you entered into the marriage in good faith and not primarily to obtain an immigration benefit. For couples living
Having an immigrant petition approved by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) is an important milestone, but for many applicants living outside the United States, it is not the end of the immigration process. Following USCIS approval, the case moves to the National Visa Center (“NVC”) which is
Under the EB-5 Regional Center Program, once a business plan and investment offering have been approved, the approval not only affects the Regional Center itself but is also to the subsequent Form I-526E Petitions (“Petitions”) filed by EB-5 investors participating in the same offering. The RIA addresses the binding effect
Completing your immigrant or K-1 fiancé(e) visa interview at the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City is an important step in the immigration process. However, you may still need to complete additional steps before you can travel to the United States. Some visa applicants leave the interview knowing
Before an EB-5 immigrant investor files a Form I-526E Petition for classification based on an investment in a Regional Center sponsors investment, the Regional Center must first file an application with the Secretary of Homeland Security (Form I-956F) for each particular investment offering in an associated New Commercial Enterprise (“NCE”).
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