The thousands of children fleeing violence and persecution and seeking refuge in the United States have brought to the forefront the issue of how our immigration system deals with children. The current system subjects kids …
Read MoreEffective immediately, the reciprocity schedule for Ukraine is revised to increase the validity of the B nonimmigrant visa (NIV) categories from the current 60 months, multiple entries, to 120 months, multiple entries. All other visa …
Read MoreMedia mogul Rupert Murdoch urges far-reaching immigration reform, saying that removing the quotas on special visas and promoting paths to citizenship would boost U.S. growth and innovation. In an opinion piece published on Wednesday on …
Read MoreNew figures revealed by The Huffington Post show U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported more than 72,000 parents of U.S.-born children last year. The plight of parents with American children has been a key subject …
Read MorePersons applying for initial-entry F-1, F-2 and M-1 and M-2 visas may now be issued these visas up to 120 days before the program start date as listed on their I-20s. DOS also announced that …
Read MoreDHS announced the designation of Chile into the Visa Waiver Program. Beginning May 1, 2014, eligible Chilean passport holders with both an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) and an e-passport will be able …
Read MoreEach different type of visa or immigration benefit takes a certain time to process and for each one, USCIS has specific processing goals. For example, naturalization cases are usually processed within 5 months of the …
Read MoreThe naturalization oath ceremony is one of the most significant and profound moments in one’s journey towards American citizenship. It is the end of the immigrant experience and the final threshold before citizenship. However, the …
Read MoreBrief overview summarizing the immigration requirements for international travel for visa holders. Basic Documents Required for Travel (and re-entry to the U.S.): Passport valid for at least six months; Valid U.S. visa and original Form …
Read MoreLittle-Known Immigration Mandate requires the Department of Homeland Security to keep no fewer than 34,000 immigrants in prisons at all times – regardless of security or flight risk. http://www.npr.org/2013/11/19/245968601/little-known-immigration-mandate-keeps-detention-beds-full
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