Travel Ban Update: State Department Expands Definition of “Close Family”
In June, the United States Supreme Court allowed the implementation of the Travel Ban to proceed with a certain limitation. READ MORE
In June, the United States Supreme Court allowed the implementation of the Travel Ban to proceed with a certain limitation. READ MORE
In a report commissioned by Department of State Secretary Rex Tillerson, Insigniam Holding, an international management consulting firm, recommended that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) take over control of evaluating and issuing U.S. visas. The Department of State currently has jurisdiction over U.S. visas issued abroad, including consular processing, applicant screening, and visa interviews. The report relied on surveys of thousands within the State Department, as READ MORE READ MORE
American Embassies and Consulates from London to Lisbon to Lebanon and beyond have put into effect the Trump Administration’s determination to implement global extreme vetting for foreign nationals applying for permission to enter the United States. READ MORE
For the 5th consecutive year, the cap was reached in the first week for the H-1B visa, which is the prototypical visa for educated employees wishing to come to the U.S. to work in specialized jobs. In other words, there are 85,000 H-1B visas allowed each year, and the number of applications exceeded that amount in 5 days. Click here to read more on this. If you READ MORE READ MORE
Foreign entrepreneurs who are considering starting or moving their business within U.S. borders should rest assured that it is not an impossible process. In fact, the U.S. government has created a variety of time-tested pathways that allow foreign entrepreneurs to bring their trade overseas. Whether you are considering permanent or temporary immigration to the United States, it’s important to know the options the government provides. IMMIGRANT VISAS READ MORE READ MORE