New regulation officially entitled “Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility for Certain Immediate Relatives” has finally been published and will take effect on March 5th, 2013. President Obama’s promise of immigration reform is finally beginning to take shape and the preservation of family unity seems to be a major point of emphasis in the newest legislation. The painful...
The US government recently announced that more than 7600 people received visas to the USA under the Employment Based Fifth Preference category (“EB-5”), in the period from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012. There is an annual limit of 10,000 EB-5 visas. More than 70% of all EB-5 visas are issued to people born in Mainland China. With continued high demand for EB-5 visas, the US Department...
As of November 19, 2012 American Consulates throughout India have expanded the Interview Waiver Program to include H-1B and L-1 renewals. Under the Interview Waiver Program for India, certain applicants for visa renewal may submit their applications for consideration for streamlined processing, including waiver of a personal interview. Here are the visa categories eligible for the...
As October dawns upon us, many employers will be faced with the complexities of the H-1B visa process. In order to alleviate the anxiety and stress associated with this procedure, Visawolf brings you our "H-1B Visas: 3 Facts Employers MUST Know". 1. What is the earliest an H-1B worker can apply for the new H-1B visa at the US consulate? The US State Department Foreign Affairs Manual, states...
On September 13, 2012, the US Congress passed a law to extend the EB-5 Regional Center program. See Library of Congress: Under this law, foreign investors are able to obtain permanent resident status in the US under the EB-5 program by investing at least $500,000 and creating at least 10 jobs. While it is possible to obtain permanent residence through an individual investment, more than 80% of...