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State Department Temporarily Waives In-Person Interviews for Certain Immigrant Visas
Waiver of Personal Appearance and In-Person Oath Requirement for Certain Immigrant Visa Applicants Due to COVID-19 The State Department published a rule on December 13, 2021 that allows consular officers[…]
USCIS Opening a New Lockbox Facility
Copied from USCIS: We are planning to open a new facility in Elgin, Illinois, next year to expand our lockbox capability. To prepare for this shift, on Oct. 15 we[…]
Secretary Mayorkas to Allow Fully Vaccinated Travelers from Canada and Mexico to Enter U.S. at Land Borders and Ferry Crossings
Copied from DHS (source linked here): Release Date: October 12, 2021 WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced that, following guidance from the Centers for Disease[…]
USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests
Copied from USCIS: In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending the flexibilities it announced on March 30, 2020, to assist applicants, petitioners and[…]
Biden Administration Plans to Rescind COVID-19 Travel Bans and Instead Required Proof of Vaccination
Copied from AILA: AILA Doc. No. 21092014 | Dated September 20, 2021 Biden Administration Plans to Rescind COVID-19 Travel Bans and Instead Required Proof of Vaccination from International Travelers beginning[…]
Reminder: COVID-19 Vaccination Required for Immigrant Medical Examinations
Reminder: USCIS announced that, effective October 1, 2021, applicants obtaining their medical exams for greencard applications will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the designated civil surgeon can complete[…]
Important Announcement on F, M, and Academic J Visas
Copied from US Department of State: Last Updated: September 14, 2021 International students are now and always have been among the Department of State’s highest priorities. The Department recognizes the[…]
The International Bar Association 5th Biannual Global Immigration Conference- a brief summary
This post is rather late but better late than never! (This is a follow up to a previous post) The International Bar Association held its 5th biannual Global Immigration Conference[…]