VISA2US Blog

Everyone has heard about the severe COVID restrictions China has had in place since the outbreak in 2020. These rules significantly impacted one’s ability to obtain and transfer their H-1B and other visas. With the recent relaxation of China’s COVID policies, travel to and from the country has become slightly easier. However, there are still restrictions you should know about before you attempt to obtain an H-1B visa.

Medical exams for green cards no longer need to conducted within a 60 day time frame of submitting your I-485 application. However, there is still a 2-year validity period associated with all immigrant medical exams.

Although there are limited options for K-1 visa holders who decide to not get married in the U.S., there are also definite circumstances to avoid in this situation.

Whether you need to speak to a real person or are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms, there should be a list of options to consider when dealing with your USCIS application or case.

CLEAR is a safe alternative to your physical CDC card in the event that you lose or misplace your vaccination record while travelling internationally.

While many international travellers ignore the State Department’s warning system, it’s 4-tiered approach is a reminder of the potential risks while travelling abroad.

Green card applicants in the U.S. need to satisfy all of the vaccine requirements, including Covid-19, before becoming a legal resident. However, some classes of non-immigrants and dependents are not subject to such regulations whilst seeking an immigration benefit.

Green card interviews are back to semi-normal scheduling. However, the USCIS works by its own Covid-19 policies, including rescheduling applicants who have tested positive for the virus within the last 14 days prior to their initial appointment.

The new U.S. international travel policy that will go into effect November 8th will significantly change the requirements for those seeking entrance to the country.

There are still some ambiguities and questions yet to be answered when it comes to vaccine waivers for visa applicants involved in consular processing from abroad.