Immigration Insights Podcast: International Entrepreneur Parole Program & Biometrics Requirement
Key Points - U.S. embassies and consulates abroad may now waive many in-person appointments for U.S. visas. Visa applicants for in-person appointment waiver must have a previously issued visa or previous travel to the...more
As the new year begins, federal immigration officials are implementing rules to help the over 500,000 backlogged visa appointments – three of which will be quite welcome news to employers across the country. Most of these...more
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it plans to add mandatory social media collection to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) process. ESTA is an automated online system that...more
- Foreign visitors and employees can extend or change their immigration status. - DHS relaxes requirements for original documents and original signatures. - DHS offices are closed to the public but continue to...more
Can you imagine needing a life-saving transplant and then having a family member, who is an exact donor match, denied entry into the U.S. for a medical procedure that could save your life? Or being denied your dying wish to...more
A new US Department of State policy that took effect on January 24 makes it more difficult for pregnant women to obtain B nonimmigrant visas to visit the United States if the consular officer has reason to believe that the...more
The Trump administration has not been reserved in its mission to not only reinforce but to heighten and enhance current immigration regulations. The President has quickly tried to implement measures to increase national...more
The recent attacks in Paris and San Bernardino are going to result in increased security checks for visa applicants at U.S. consular posts. We also anticipate Congress to at least review the Visa Waiver Program for potential...more