FACT SHEET: IMMIGRATION ACCOUNTABILITY EXECUTIVE ACTION The President’s Immigration Accountability Executive Actions will help secure the border, hold nearly 5 million undocumented immigrants accountable, and ensure that everyone plays by the same rules. Acting within his legal authority, the…
Monthly Archives: November 2014
NVC No Longer Requires Original Supporting Documents
As of November 12, 2014, the National Visa Center (NVC), which is responsible for the collection of visa application fees and supporting documentation for immigrant visa petitions, no longer requires original civil documents (such as birth, marriage, and police certificates)…
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U.S. & China Agree to Extend Visa Validity for Students and Visitors
Beginning November 12, 2014, the State Department will issue multiple-entry visas with extended validity period to qualified B category Chinese visitors, as well as Chinese students and exchange visitors and their dependents, who qualify for F, M & J visas.…
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December 2014 Visa Bulletin Is Out: EB-3 Continues to Move Forward
The State Department has released the December Visa Bulletin. EB-3 (including Mexico and the Philippines) advanced by 5 months. EB-3 mainland China advanced by 6 months. Meanwhile, the cut-off date for EB-2 stays still at February 15, 2005 following a…
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Security Enhancements to the Visa Waiver Program
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that beginning today, Visa Waiver Program (VWP) applicants will be required to provide additional information when applying through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). With the additional data requirement, DHS expects…
