Visas
COVID-19 and the “Public Charge Rule”
The “Public Charge Rule” The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the entity in charge of protecting the country from any possible threat. In February, 2020, DHS implemented a policy called the “Public Charge Rule”. This rule has existed for over 100 years in the US, however, the new changes were directly approved by…
Read MoreSystem Glitch Causes more than 100 H-1B Visas to be Denied
The new methods of USCIS Due to the current situation of COVID-19, all migratory entities had to take sanitary emergency measures. The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) decided to close its offices at least until May, 2020. The method they are currently using to receive applications is uploading the forms and submitting all the…
Read MoreExtended Deadline to Submit Green Card and Visa Evidence
Deadline extended to respond RFE and NOID The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) decided to extend the RFE and NOID response time by an additional 60 days due to COVID-19. We know that filing a green card or visa petition can be complicated and that is why we recommend that you have the guidance…
Read MoreStudent Visas are Temporarily Suspended
Visa applications are temporarily suspended The changes we are having worldwide are very noticeable. The emergency decisions we have had to make due to the arrival of COVID-19 are affecting almost all aspects of our daily lives. The US is one of the epicenters of the virus at the moment and that is why Trump’s…
Read MoreHow to extend a B1 or B2 Visa
Extension of B1 and B2 Visas amidst the Coronavirus crisis It is well known that we are facing a global crisis due to the spread of the COVID-19. Since one of the entry permits offered by the US government is B1 and B2 temporary visas, many travelers are currently required to stay in the US…
Read MoreChanges to the H-1B Visa Request
Foreign workers and the H-1B visa There are lots of different reasons why a foreigner would want to come to the US. One of the most common reasons is to work, in fact, there is a Visa called H-1B and it allows a US company to make a request to bring a foreign worker who…
Read MoreVisa Processing Times
Visa Request and Processing Times The US has been a great focus of immigrants around the world. The country is able to offer opportunities to live, study and work. Also, foreigners tend to choose the US as their destination since they can build a better future for their families, and the immigration process has never…
Read MoreF-1 Students: Option to Change Status to H-1B Visa
F-1 Students and the Option to Stay in the US with H-1B Visa Young people around the world dream to study in the US because of the opportunities this nation can offer. Entering the US with an F-1 student visa is a great start to potentially find work in the country and hopefully, to be…
Read MoreWhat is happening with the Temporary Protected Status (TPS)?
Is TPS being cancelled? The cancellation of the TPS (Temporary Protected Status), which provides protection against possible immigration deportations, was effective on September 9, 2019, although it was automatically extended until January 2, 2020. Immigrants who have legal residence under the Special Immigration Program of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) remain uncertain about the consequences…
Read MoreThe U-Visa: Delay and Waiting Periods
The U-Visa: Details The variety of visas that the US government grants to immigrants, who want to reside legally in the country, is very wide. One of the most requested visas by immigrants is the U-Visa. This residence permit attempts to protect victims, that are not US citizens, of crimes. This visa is also designed…
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