Applying for Temporary Visas at Consulates Becomes More Efficient
To travel to the U.S. on a temporary work visa, most people must first obtain a travel visa at a U.S. consulate in their home country. This process has become [...]
Prioritizing Immigrant Visa Consulate Appointments
The global pandemic has caused immigration backlogs both at home and abroad. U.S. consulates have been forced to close or work at limited capacity. Fortunately, visa operations have resumed in [...]
COVID-19 Travel Ban Finally Ending and Vaccination Required Instead
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the government has restricted travel from certain countries in order to limit the spread of the virus. This has not only made it difficult for [...]
COVID-19 Challenges to Re-Entering the U.S. for Those Who are Not U.S. Permanent Residents or Citizens
Now that we have returned to some normalcy, we understand many of our clients are eager to travel again. However, COVID-related travel restrictions remain in place and are constantly changing. [...]
Immigration Changes in Biden’s First Months
President Biden promised substantial immigration reform as a part of his campaign. After his first 100 days in office, we take a look at the changes that have been made [...]
New Executive Order Does Not Affect Individuals Who Are Already in the U.S.
The most recent executive order focuses mostly on individuals seeking to enter the U.S. with temporary employment authorization. It is unfortunately another scare tactic to intimidate immigrants and employers. [...]
Coronavirus Impact on Immigration
The novel coronavirus has caused uncertainty and disruptions to daily life throughout most of the United States and around the world. Government policies are changing daily as the outbreak [...]
Immigrants Face New Public Charge Challenges
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has imposed new requirements to demonstrate financial self-sufficiency for green card applicants and those seeking temporary work status. The new rules make it easier for [...]
Poland Now Part of Visa Waiver Program
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) recently designated Poland as a member of the Visa Waiver Program. Citizens of Poland no longer need to apply for a visitor visa. [...]
Department of Homeland Security to Use Fake Social Media Accounts to Investigate Immigrant Applicants
We recently shared that the government is now asking visa applicants for their social media history. Applicants who wish to obtain a visa to enter the United States must [...]