USCIS Applications Pending The Department of Homeland Security recognizes that COVID-19 creates immigration challenges. So, they changed some regulations regarding non-immigrants in the U.S. who are going out of status. There are options for people who find themselves stuck in the US because of COVID-19. 1. Extensions Visa Status Nonimmigrants can file for an extension […]
Chile Added to the Visa Waiver Program
Chile is now added to a U.S. program that allows foreigners from certain countries to visit the U.S. without a visa, simply by showing a valid passport at a U.S. port of entry. The Visa Waiver Program allows foreigners to go online and complete an ESTA form before travel. If approved, simply book a flight. […]
Enter on VWP and Apply for a Green Card Based on Marriage?
Is it possible for my husband to sell the home in Japan, visit U.S. with visa waiver as tourist, bring all the money and luggage with him, and stay in the U.S. and apply for green card based on our marriage? Question Is it possible for my husband to sell the home in Japan, visit […]
Visa Waiver Program (VWP) Alert
Over the past year, many local USCIS offices have prevented visitors who enter the U.S. under the visa waiver program from obtaining a green card based on marriage. In many instances, denial of adjustment of status triggers removal from the U.S. and a bar from the U.S. Hardships to families have been severe.
Completing ESTA Prior to Travel to the U.S.
Effective January 20, 2010, all foreigners who seek to enter the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) must now complete The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to travel. ESTA serves to verify the foreigner’s eligibility to enter the U.S. under the VWP. If you have a U.S. visa in your passport you […]