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How Long Does It Take to Get a K-1 Fiancé Visa?The total time to get a K-1 fiancé visa typically takes 12 to 18 months, though this can vary depending on processing backlogs and individual case factors. Here’s a general breakdown of the timeline:Form I-129F Petition (USCIS):Processing time: 6 to 9 monthsThe U.S. citizen files [...]
Department of Homeland Security Vacates Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status For First Group The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on February 3, 2025, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has decided to vacate the 1/10/25 decision of former DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding TPS for Venezuela, which had extended the 2023 designation of Venezuela for TPS for 18 months, [...]
Qué es el Anuncio de Alivio Afirmativo del Presidente Biden El 18 de junio de 2024, el presidente Biden anunció una serie de acciones de inmigración utilizando la autoridad que le otorgan las leyes migratorias existentes. Estas acciones ayudarán a ciertas personas indocumentadas en los Estados Unidos, incluyendo: Cónyuges e hijos(as) de ciudadanos(as) estadounidenses [...]
What Is the Affirmative Relief Announcement? On June 18, 2024, President Biden announced a series of immigration actions using the authority granted to him by our existing immigration laws. These actions will help certain undocumented individuals in the United States, including June 18, 2024, President Biden announced a series of immigration actions using the authority granted [...]
Breaking News: Biden expected to announce protections for certain undocumented immigrantsReports have been circulating for months that President Biden will announce at least one major initiative to help protect undocumented individuals, to date, these changes have been considered only rumors. Now, on June 13, 2024, several news agencies have taken this information and made it [...]
OVERVIEW OF U.S. NONIMMIGRANT VISA PROCESSING What Is a Nonimmigrant Visa? A nonimmigrant visa is placed in your passport and grants you permission to travel to the United States on a temporary basis. Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to travel to the United States must apply for and obtain a [...]
USCIS Updates Policy Manual on F, M Visa Status International Students’ Present Intent-to-Depart March 15, 2024 - Students studying in the United States in F or M visa status must have a foreign residence that they have no intention of abandoning. A new USCIS policy manual update has clarified that being the beneficiary of a [...]
Client Alert: USCIS Finally Publishes the Dates for the New Fiscal Year’s H-1B lottery U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently published some important dates to keep in mind regarding the upcoming H-1B registration for the upcoming H-1B lottery. This year, the online registration period for the H-1B lottery will begin on March 6 at [...]
Changes to the FY2025 H-1B Registration and Application Process The USCIS has introduced significant changes to the H-1B visa registration and selection process for Fiscal Year 2025, for professional foreign workers seeking employment in the United States. The final rule is entitled, Improving the H-1B Registration Selection Process and Program Integrity was published on February 2, [...]
Pilot program for stateside renewal of H’s On January 29, 2024, DOS started a pilot program for stateside renewal of H’s that allows certain H-1B visa holders to renew their visas online without having to leave the United States to visit an embassy or consulate abroad. Currently, the program is available only for individuals [...]
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