VISA2US Blog

Followers of the immigration law landscape in the United States have been bracing for rising fees for months. One of those increases is slated for May 30, 2023. This rate hike affects anyone applying for a nonimmigrant visa. What does this mean for you? We have the details here.

When it comes to American immigration, the H-1B visa is one of the most popular options for foreign-born workers looking to gain entry into the United States. Companies in the US can sponsor foreign nationals on an H-1B visa. The initial visa is good for three years, with an option to extend it for three more years. But what if you want to become a permanent resident in the US? There is a path from an H-1B visa to a green card. Read on to find out how it works and what to do if your PERM request is denied.

If your goal is to become a permanent United States resident by obtaining a Green Card, an H-1B visa is a great place to start. While most U.S. visas don’t permit you to work toward this goal, the H-1B visa, often called a “dual intent” visa, does. This article will cover everything you need to know on the path to your Green Card.

The State Department is looking to increase NIV application fees in several categories in 2022. The Department has calculated fee increases based on their own Cost of Service Model (CoSM).

Changing to another non-immigrant status involves having an I-129 petition approved by the USCIS, and also making sure that dependents already in the U.S. have their non-immigrant status changed through filing an I-539 on their behalf.

Due to Covid-19, and in some cases an unstable security situation, some Asian nations are dealing with limited visa appointments. Below is a listing of consulates and embassies currently experiencing some type of backlog.

Visiting your countries consular section via the State Department website will help give visa applicants a better idea of the situation on the ground with regard to cancellations and wait times.

While citizens from Mexico have a difficult time securing a family based visa to the U.S., there are also many other smaller, or middle income countries, where backlogs persist as well.

Applying for an extension of stay in the U.S. due to Covid-related lockdowns and border closings should be supplemented with the necessary documentation.