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DOS Announces New Visa Bond Pilot Program for Certain B-1 B-2 Visa Applicants
The United States Department of State (“DOS”) has announced the creation of a six-month pilot program under which certain [...]
The November 2020 Visa Bulletin Priority Date shows slight movement forward for Vietnamese EB-5 immigrant investors
The “Final Action Date” priority date for Vietnamese EB-5 investors moved forward slightly in the Department of State November [...]
Persons from Hong Kong Not Yet Subject to China Visa Allocation
At a recent IIUSA EB-5 Forum, Charles Oppenheim, the Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division at the [...]
Department of State Announces Plans to Resume Routine Visa Services
The United States Department of State (“DOS”) has announced that routine visa processing at Embassies and Consulates will resume [...]
U.S. Court of Appeals Allows Public Charge Rule to Continue
In what appears to be a judicial game of tennis, the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th [...]
Public Charge Rule is Now Stopped – Again – In Latest Round of Litigation
A federal judge has stopped the United States Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) public charge rule which was recently [...]
I Voted Today
Today I completed and sent in my absentee ballot for the 2020 Presidential election and other federal, state and [...]
USCIS Premium Processing Fees to Increase as of October 19
On October 19, 2020, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) premium processing fees will increase in accordance with [...]
DOS to Allow Certain Non-immigrant Visa Applicants to Proceed with Interviews
Following the United States Federal District Court for the Northern District of California issuing a narrow injunction against the [...]
Are you a Conditional Permanent Resident outside the United States because of Covid-19: I-829 and I-751?
Are you a conditional permanent resident waiting for the approval of a Form I-829 Petition (for EB-5 immigrant investors) [...]
DHS to Introduce New Rule Holding Immigrant Sponsors Accountable for Failing to Meet Contractual Obligations
The United States Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has introduced a rule that would hold immigrant sponsors accountable for [...]
New Increased USCIS Filing Fees for EB-5 Investors
Update: Between the writing and publication of this article, a federal judge granted a motion for a preliminary injunction [...]
Department of Homeland Security Announces Proposed Rule Requiring Fixed Period of Stay for F and J Visa Holders
The United States Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has announced a proposed rule that would require a fixed period [...]
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Will U.S. Immigration Services Offer Special Relief to Permanent Residents Who Return to the United States After Being Abroad for More Than One Year Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic? GalleryWill U.S. Immigration Services Offer Special Relief to Permanent Residents Who Return to the United States After Being Abroad for More Than One Year Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Will U.S. Immigration Services Offer Special Relief to Permanent Residents Who Return to the United States After Being Abroad for More Than One Year Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (“CBP”) has not announced any special relief to a lawful permanent resident [...]
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What Happens to a Lawful Permanent Resident if They Have Been Outside the United States for More than One Year Because of COVID-19 Travel Restrictions? GalleryWhat Happens to a Lawful Permanent Resident if They Have Been Outside the United States for More than One Year Because of COVID-19 Travel Restrictions?
What Happens to a Lawful Permanent Resident if They Have Been Outside the United States for More than One Year Because of COVID-19 Travel Restrictions?
Due to significant travel and movement restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Lawful Permanent Residents (“LPR”’) have found themselves [...]
What Could Happen to My Green Card if I am Outside the United States for More than 180 Days Due to COVID-19 Travel Restrictions?
There are many reasons why a lawful permanent resident (“LPR”) would remain outside the United States for more than [...]
USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) is extending the time within which to reply to certain notices and [...]
Federal Court to Allow Public Charge Inadmissibility to Resume
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit lifted an injunction issued by a federal judge allowing [...]
Update on Visa Chargeability for Hong Kong Persons from the President’s Executive Order
Since the President’s July 14, 2020 Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization there has been much concern and confusion [...]
Important Notice for K Visa Applicants Affected by COVID-19
Effective August 28, as it becomes safe to resume more consular operations at the U.S. Embassy in Manila and [...]
U.S. Embassy in Manila Resumes Limited In-Person Passport Service Operations on September 1st
The American Citizen Services (“ACS”) at the U.S. Embassy in Manila will resume limited in-person passport service operations on [...]
Department of States Expands Non-Immigrant Visa In-Person Interview Waivers
The United States Department of State (“DOS”) has temporarily expanded the ability of consular officers to waive in-person interviews [...]
House of Representatives Passes Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act
On Saturday, August 22, the United States House of Representatives unanimously passed The Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act (H.R. [...]
DOS Provides Update on Public Charge Inadmissibility Following Temporary Injunction
DOS Provides Update on Public Charge Inadmissibility Following Temporary Injunction Following a nationwide injunction issued by a federal [...]