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J-1 Visas and the Big Question: Does 212(e) or the 2-Year Home Residency Requirement Apply?
Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) states that J-1 exchange visitors must return to their country of citizenship...


Revised USCIS Interview Waiver Guidance: Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (10-
The new policy memorandum titled "Revised Interview Waiver Guidance for Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence” went into...


U.S. Embassy in Bogota Begins Processing Venezuelan Immigrant Visas
Routine visa services have been suspended until further notice in Caracas, Venezuela. The U.S Embassy announced this break due to the...


Positive Changes to Immigration Procedures?! Validity for Form I-693, Immigrant Medical Exam, Extend
In October 2018, USCIS announced the policy guidance in Volume 8, Part B of the USCIS Policy Manual would be updated to demonstrate the...


USCIS Processing Delays and Why Your Immigration Case is Taking so Long
Processing delays continue to persist within USCIS, holding thousands of individuals out of status every day. These delays are...


Government Shutdown? What Does This Mean for my Immigration Case?
The government remains shut down as a comprehensive bill that President Trump agrees with is yet to come forward in the House. Trump...


Immigration-related DMV information for the state of California
To receive a Driver's License, individuals must report to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Please review these web links to Lawful...


Need to Make an Infopass? Good luck with that. USCIS Announces Big Changes to Los Angeles Area Field
USCIS will begin to expand its Information Services Modernization Program to a range of offices beginning November 13th, 2018. The...


Streamlining the Green Card Process: How a Small Change to Medical Examinations Can Help Your Green
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is currently updating the policy guidance regarding the time allotted for validity...


What Do Changes to USCIS' "Unlawful Presence" Definitions Mean for Students and Exchan
The policy memorandum regarding unlawful presence for F and M nonimmigrant students, and J nonimmigrant exchange visitors has been...
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