VISA2US Blog

The USCIS handles all U.S.-based immigration applications, but some applicants going through consular processing might need to familiarize themselves with State Department policies when it comes to receiving a denial on their visa application.

One of the first steps for being able to work legally in the United States as a foreigner is to have an employer file an I-140 petition on your behalf. Here are some tips to know if that employer will be willing to start this process with you.

Advance parole is a term used to describe green card applicants and their international travel while still in an I-485 processing phase. An individual is on “advance parole” once they have been issued the document. The advance parole travel document essentially allows I-485 applicants the ability to re-enter the United States when they are not an LPR yet.

Getting picked for the Diversity Lottery can be a blessing, but winners also need to act quickly once they have their confirmation number in hand so they can secure an immigrant visa and eventual adjustment of status.

Family-based applicants have less to worry about as the current travel ban excuses immigrants and non-immigrants with close relatives in the United States. Employment-based non-immigrants however are mostly barred from entering the U.S. unless it is in the U.S. national interest to allow entry.

For those looking to receive an immigrant visa in order to travel to the United States on a permanent basis, the DS-260 Form is needed.

The State Department has released their visa bulletin for the month of January 2021.

The INA has a path to a green card for certain professionals who have been employed or are retired from certain international organizations. The actual I-485 process is almost the same as any other applicant, however, eligibility requirements vary substantially.

Countries now taken off of the restricted via President Biden’s executive order will now be able to file their DS-260 forms on the CEAC per the consular processing route.

New interview waiving requirements because of Covid-19 could affect the processing time and filing for non-immigrant visa applicants.