USCIS Publishes New Form I-140
USCIS has published new version of Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. Old editions of this form will be accepted until December 30, 2012. →
USCIS Transfers Certain Cases from Service Centers to National Benefits Center and Field Offices
USCIS has announced that certain cases currently being adjudicated at one of the Service Centers (Texas, Nebraska, Vermont, and California) will be transferred to the National Benefits Center or a local USCIS Field Office. These offices will be issuing Requests →
CBP Stops Stamping Forms I-20/DS-2019
As of Aug. 10, 2012, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) no longer provides admission stamps on Forms I-20/DS-2019 for prospective and returning international students and scholars (traveling with F, M, and J visas) seeking admission to the United States. →
The U.S. Embassy Announces a New Visa Processing System
The United States Embassy in India today announced it is implementing a new visa processing system throughout India that will further standardize procedures and will simplify fee payment and appointment scheduling through a new website at www.ustraveldocs.com/in. Minister Counselor for →
Historic US-Russia Visa Agreement Enters Into Force September 9, 2012
A historic U.S.-Russia visa agreement will enter into effect September 9, 2012. The agreement will facilitate travel and establish stronger ties between Russia and the United States, as it will benefit the largest segment of travelers in both our countries: →
Substantiality of Investment for E-2 Visa Purposes – How Much is Enough?
Fitting a business plan into a regulatory framework is something every foreign investor hopes he never has to do. But fit it one must if the investment goal includes obtaining an E-2 visa. One of the key requirements imposed on the →
Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIA”) decision – 10 year bar to reentry may not be triggered if departed with Advance Parole
In an April, 2012 decision, the Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIA”) clarified long-standing issue of admissibility of aliens who departed the US under Advance Parole document issued by USCIS in order to facilitate return to resume Adjustment of Status application, →
CHANGES TO E VISA PROCESSING LOCATION FOR ITALY
Effective December 1, 2011, all E visas applications will be processed in Rome. Therefore, all new E visa applications submitted after December 1, 2011 should be sent to the E Visa Section in Rome following the directions on the web. →
US Department of State Announces Expedited Student Visa Issuance Worldwide
On November 14, 2011, the US Department of State announced that all U.S. embassies and consulates will expedite visa processing for foreign students to ensure qualified students are able to begin their academic program on time. Worldwide, the maximum wait →