End of Visa Interview Waivers: What H-1B & Other Visa Holders Need to Know. Big changes are coming! Starting September 2, the U.S. Department of State is ending visa interview waivers for many nonimmigrant visa categories — including H-1B, L-1, O, F, and more. If you’re applying from abroad or planning international travel, this…
USCIS has issued new guidance that could significantly affect how the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) is applied to dependent children in green card applications. For families navigating the green card process, this change may alter whether a child can remain eligible as a derivative beneficiary. In this video, our attorneys break down what…
Applications for permanent residency must include a lot of documentation. USCIS and Department of State require documentation of your birth. Ideally, this is achieved by submitting your birth certificate with your application. A birth certificate establishes the applicant’s country of citizenship and familial relationships, which helps to show eligibility for permanent residency. This also helps…
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly slowed down the United States immigration process. Not only are consulates and embassies short-staffed, but vaccinations have not yet reached certain populations, making travel difficult. Visa processing times are still compromised. Because of continued COVID-19 precautions and limited resources, U.S. embassies and other consular posts are operating on reduced staffing….
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin provides vital information to those seeking to file an immigrant visa petition. Each month, a bulletin is made available to the public via the Travel.State.Gov website. It summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during that month for “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications.” This serves as an indicator of…
Underlying Petitions That Support an I-485 Adjustment of Status Application Obtaining a green card in the United States is no easy task. The paperwork alone is voluminous and can be complicated without the help of a legal professional. Individuals who seek to adjust their immigration status to become lawful permanent residents (green card holders) must…
Below is a summary of the various scenarios that may impact the status of an H-1B holder if they experience employment termination as they move through the process of PERM labor certification, I-140 petition, and I-485 application. The 180-day rule comes into play only once the I-140 petition has been approved. It is important to…
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin provides vital information to those seeking to file an immigrant visa petition. Each month, a bulletin is made available to the public via the Travel.State.Gov website. It summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during that month for “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications.” This serves as an…
If you hold a U.S. visa, you should be aware that your visa can be revoked or canceled at any time and for a variety of reasons. In this blog we review what impact a revoked visa or a canceled visa has on your immigration status, and how a Dublin immigration attorney can help. Visa…
Applying for permanent residence in the United States can be quite a complicated process and each year the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) limits the number of visas available. These limits currently stand at 226,000 for family-sponsored visas and 140,000 for employment-related authorizations. Also, each month, the government announces wait times for visa applications, which…