Applying for a U.S. nonimmigrant tourist visa, or B-2 visa, can be complex. Some citizens may not need to apply at all, so it’s essential to review the Department of State’s information carefully. Here are ten key considerations for the application process: 1. Understand Visa Purpose: The B-2 visa is for tourism, medical treatment, or visiting family; it does not…
Errors in I-94 admission records by CBP officers continue to be an issue, necessitating assistance from immigration practitioners. With the 2022 shift to Simplified Arrival and stampless entry, correcting errors has become more complicated, as there is no physical record in passports. Foreign nationals now must access their admission records online, which can be difficult due to factors like multiple…
The Department of State (DOS) has issued a final rule regarding the General Provisions of the Exchange Visitor Program. This rule applies to sponsors designated to conduct international educational and cultural exchange programs and allows for the use of digital signatures and electronic transmission for Form DS-2019. The rule will be effective from May 23, 2024. Previously, on March 28,…
On June 8, 2023, USCIS released comprehensive guidance on the exchange visitor classification (J-1) in the Policy Manual. USCIS is currently in the process of updating this guidance to provide further clarification regarding how they assess whether a benefit requestor has fulfilled the two-year foreign residence requirement. This updated guidance, found in Volume 2 of the Policy Manual, is immediately…
In 2021 the Biden- Harris Administration announced COVID-19 vaccination requirements to promote the health and safety of individuals and the efficiency of workplaces, protecting vital sectors of our economy and vulnerable populations. Since January 2021, COVID-19 deaths have declined by %95, and hospitalizations are down nearly %91. Globally, COVID-19 deaths are at their lowest levels since the start of the…
Starting June 12, 2022, CDC will no longer require air passengers traveling from a foreign country to the United States to provide a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board their flight. This means all air passengers, regardless of citizenship or vaccination status, are no longer required to show a negative viral COVID-19 test…
