The USCIS issued a Policy Memorandum that has major consequences for students and their family members who are in the U.S. on F, J, and M statuses. The new Policy penalizes students who’s course load falls below full time or who violate the terms of the student status by working without authorization. The effective date of this […]
Unable to Satisfy the In-Person Meeting Requirement for Fiance or Spouse Visa Processing
I often receive phone calls from US citizens, unable to travel outside the US in order to fulfill the in-person meeting requirement for Fiance or Spouse Visa processing. Meeting in person is generally required for either a fiance or spouse visa unless there is good cause to waive the requirement. Skyping or other forms of […]
Comprehensive Immigration Reform – the U.S. Senate Bill
The U.S. Senate Gang of Eight bipartisan committee put together a Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill that will be introduced to the full Senate. This latest Bill has not been approved by the Senate or the House of Representatives. It is not law, just a start to open discussions in Congress. The Bill calls for tighter […]
Can an I-601 Bar Waiver Be Expedited?
An I-601 bar waiver application is used where a foreigner is applying for an immigration benefit, but has committed a wrong and is barred from the U.S. The I-601 waiver application seeks to waive the bar for good cause and allow the foreigner to complete immigrant processing. A common grounds for bar would be a […]