by Frank Alvarado | Jan 4, 2021 | Global
It’s official: Brexit has now taken effect as of 11pm on 31 December 2020. It is no secret that this will have a major impact on almost every area of life in the UK. Perhaps one of the most significant changes will be the UK’s immigration system – the shift from...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 31, 2020 | Permanent Immigration Visas
Employment-Based Adjustments USCIS will accept employment-based adjustment applications in December from foreign nationals with a priority date that is earlier than the Final Action Dates (Chart A) listed in the State Department’s January Visa Bulletin. Therefore...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 30, 2020 | Consular Services & Travel, Nonimmigrant Visas
Briefing: Secretary Pompeo, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, has temporarily expanded the ability of consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for individuals applying for a nonimmigrant visa in the same classification....
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 30, 2020 | Consular Services & Travel, Nonimmigrant Visas
Briefing: Secretary Pompeo, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, has temporarily expanded the ability of consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for individuals applying for a nonimmigrant visa in the same classification....
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 30, 2020 | Global
This article discusses the resumption of some immigration processing and requirements for complying with safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic. After a six-month wait, measures have been announced to resume air border traffic and migration processes. On...
