Is It Possible to Remain in the U.S. While Awaiting Approval for B1/B2 Visa Extension?
The short answer is yes, if you filed your extension before the expiration of your original stay, you can remain in the U.S. and wait for the outcome of the…
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E-3 Visas for Australians: Requirements You Need to Know
As an Australian citizen, you may be eligible to apply for an E-3 visa to work in the United States. The E-3 visa is a special category of nonimmigrant visa…
Obtaining a Police Certificate for Consular Processing, a Comprehensive Guide
Document processes associated with immigration can be complex and challenging, especially when dealing with official documents from different countries. One of these critical documents required in consular processing is the…
What Is the Purpose of the EB-5 Integrity Fund Announced by DHS?
EB-5 Investor Visas The EB-5 visa program is an investment-based immigrant visa program in the United States that allows eligible foreign investors to obtain permanent residency for themselves, their spouses,…
Immigration Focus: Inadmissibility and Bars to Adjustment of Status in the U.S.
The grounds of inadmissibility to the United States refer to a set of legal grounds that may render an individual ineligible for admission to the US, regardless of whether they…
Can a Spouse and Children of an E-3 Visa Holder Apply for Visas to the US?
I am the primary E-3 visa applicant, can my spouse and children obtain E-3 visas to come with me to the United States? Yes, spouses and unmarried children under the…
How to Prepare for Your Green Card Consulate Interview
Note that U.S. Embassy/Consulate interview preparation can often be a case specific process. Below is general guidance based on information published by US Departmnet of State and the National Visa…
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Case Outcomes: Financial Analyst E-3 Approval
Case: Financial Analyst E-3 Visa A client engaged us to file an E-3 for a Financial Analyst position in the tech sector. Action and outcome: We conducted interviews with both the…
The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) – Complexity Continues
The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) is a U.S. immigration law enacted in 2002 that provides certain protections for children who may age out during the green card process. The…
Can I Sponsor the Child of My Fiancé(e) To Come to the US?
Yes, you can sponsor your fiance(e) children who are unmarried and are under the age of 21 through the K-1 fiancé(e) visa process. The children will receive K-2 visas and…
The E-3 Visa: What an Applicant Should Know Before Their E-3 Consulate Appointment
E-3 visa interview at a U.S. Consulate or Embassy may include a variety of questions to determine the applicant’s qualifications for the specialty occupation and their intent to return to…
What Kind of Job Offer Is Required to Obtain an E-3 Visa?
The E-3 employee will need to have a bonafide job offer from a U.S. employer. An E-3 visa requires a job offer in a “specialty occupation.” A specialty occupation is…