Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! We kick off the start of the weekend with some exciting news for K-1 visa petitioners and their foreign fiancés. Yesterday, November 19, 2020, a federal judge from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a decision finding that the government acted unlawfully…
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November Visa Bulletin: What’s New, Who May Proceed with Immigrant Visas, and More!
Welcome back to Visalawerblog! In this post, we discuss the newly released visa bulletin for November 2020 which outlines the availability of immigrant visa numbers for family-sponsored and employment-based preference categories. Impact of April 22nd Presidential Proclamation As a preliminary matter, we would like to remind our readers that presidential…
Tips and Tricks: How to Expedite a U.S. Spousal Visa
The Coronavirus pandemic has created new obstacles and challenges for immigrants applying for visas at U.S. Consulates and Embassies worldwide. Since the Department of State first announced the phased resumption of routine visa services on July 14, 2020, applicants were thrown into a state of chaos and confusion. Global conditions…
Federal Judge Issues Limited Injunction Against Proclamation 10052
On October 1, 2020, federal judge Jeffrey White of the U.S. Court for the Northern District of California issued a preliminary injunction that prevents the government from enforcing Presidential Proclamation 10052 issued on June 22, 2020, but only against the Plaintiffs in the lawsuit which include the National Association of…
The October 2020 Visa Bulletin: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Our office has been eagerly awaiting the release of the October visa bulletin which ushers in the beginning of a brand-new fiscal year. As our readers will know, a lot has been happening in the world of immigration. Since March of 2020, U.S. Consulates and Embassies nationwide have suspended routine…
The Latest COVID-19 Updates: US Government Seeks Medical Professionals from Abroad, Social Distancing Extended, and USCIS Updates
In this post we bring you the latest immigration related COVID-19 updates. During this difficult time, we would like to extend our heartfelt regards to you and your families. We hope you are staying safe and taking the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The sooner we abide…