We are excited to report some happy news for immigrant visa applicants and fiancé(e)’s of U.S. Citizens, who were previously subject to the COVID-19 Regional Presidential Proclamations, known as Presidential Proclamations 9984, 9992, 9993, and 10041. Together, these Proclamations restricted and suspended the entry into the United States, of immigrants…
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Department of State Provides Update on the Operational Status of Visa Services at U.S. Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! We are excited to bring you a newly released update from the Department of State regarding the operational status of visa services at U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide. As you know, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc around the world forcing the majority of U.S. Embassies…
H-1B FY 2022 Lottery is History, Selections have been made and Filings can begin as of April 1, 2021
We are extremely excited to report that USCIS has received enough electronic registrations during the H-1B initial registration period to reach the mandated numerical cap for fiscal year 2022, including for the advanced degree exemption (also known as the master’s cap), and has now selected all registrations eligible to participate…
DOS Expands Interview Waiver Eligibility for Certain Applicants Renewing Non-Immigrant Visas
Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! It is the start of a brand-new week and we are excited to bring you more updates in the world of immigration. We are happy to report that the Department of State has released important information for nonimmigrant visa applicants who may qualify for an interview…
BREAKING: Biden Administration Rescinds Public Charge Rule Effective Immediately
Happy Friday! We bring you an exciting new update about the public charge rule. On Thursday, March 11, 2021, the Biden administration formally rescinded the Trump era “public charge rule,” which has been responsible for causing great headaches among adjustment of status and immigrant visa applicants. The public charge rule…
Success Story: Expediting a K-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia
Happy Monday! Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! In this blog post, we bring you a recent success story and share with you how our office was able to expedite our client’s fiancé visa to help him reunite with his U.S. Citizen fiancé, despite the suspension of routine visa services at the…
Department of State Provides Guidance Following Rescission of Presidential Proclamation 10014
We are pleased to report that the Department of State has issued new guidance following President Biden’s rescission of Presidential Proclamation 10014, entitled “Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak.” As you…
White House Announces Revocation of Presidential Proclamation 10014: What does this mean for you?
Source: Flickr Creative Commons License, Gage Skidmore In this blog post, we bring you some long-awaited news. In a much-anticipated move, the Biden administration decided on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, to immediately revoke Presidential Proclamation 10014, a controversial order passed under former President Donald Trump that halted the issuance of…
Biden and Congressional Democrats Introduce Legislation Creating Earned Path to Citizenship
Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! We kick off today’s post with very exciting news. Yesterday, February 18, 2021, President Biden unveiled new legislation that will create an 8-year earned path to citizenship for the millions of undocumented immigrants in the United States who were brought to this country as children. While…
H-1B Season Kicks Off: H-1B Electronic Registration Period Opens March 9, 2021 Noon ET FY 2022
The H-1B cap season for FY 2022 is almost upon us! USCIS has announced that the H-1B initial registration period for the FY 2022 cap is scheduled to open at noon ET on March 9, 2021 and will remain open until noon ET on March 25, 2021. As our readers are aware,…