Visawolf

DHS Terminates the 2023 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status

After reviewing country conditions and consulting with the appropriate U.S. government agencies, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has determined that conditions in Venezuela no longer support the 2023 designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). TPS and related benefits associated with the 2023 designation will no longer be in effect starting 60 days after publication...

read more

President Trump’s Initial Executive Orders

President Donald J. Trump signed an array of immigration-related executive orders (EOs) President Trump signed numerous immigration-related EOs shortly after his inauguration. These orders focus on U.S.-Mexico border enforcement, security screening of foreign nationals, limiting birthright citizenship, and suspending asylum and humanitarian programs. Rescission of Biden Administration executive...

read more

Visa Bulletin For February 2025

View as Printer Friendly PDF A. STATUTORY NUMBERS FOR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT VISAS This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during February for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center. Unless otherwise indicated on the U.S....

read more

Visa Bulletin For January 2025

A. STATUTORY NUMBERS FOR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT VISAS This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during January for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center. Unless otherwise indicated on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...

read more

Visa Bulletin For December 2024

A. STATUTORY NUMBERS FOR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT VISAS This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during December for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center. Unless otherwise indicated on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...

read more

Termination Iranian E-1 and E-2 Solution: Turkey or Grenada Passport

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will announced on Jan 22, 2020 that nationals of Iran and their dependents are no longer eligible to change to or extend their stay in E-1 or E-2 nonimmigrant status. See: https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2020-01110.pdf The attorneys at VisaWolf are helping clients obtain...

read more

The U-Visa: A Legal Shield to Protect Undocumented Victims of Crime

Criminals prey on the weak and vulnerable. Undocumented women and children in the United States often feel trapped between violence and crimes against them, and the Government who may want to deport them if discovered. Dialing 9-1-1 is not the first thing an undocumented immigrant thinks of when witnessing or being victimized by a crime. In 2000, the US Congress passed  the Victims of...

read more

Corporate Travel Perk Idea: Turnkey Global Travel Visa Service

Are you looking for a great way to reward your employees while they travel abroad, without breaking the bank?  A first-class upgrade is nice, but consider a perk that will help your traveler have a better, safer, more productive trip.  That is a win-win for everyone. International travel is a necessity in today's global economy. Meeting suppliers, arranging manufacturing, sitting down with...

read more

Immigrant Investors Can Get a Head Start Under New DHS Rule

As President Obama exits and a new President takes the stage, much is in flux across our Federal government. A new rule published by DHS extends the opportunities for foreign citizens with E-2 visas to come in to the U.S as temporary investors. It can also allow EB-5 investors come into the US and start their business if the investment they have a direct investment (as offered through Golden...

read more

International Students will Save the World

Universities are centers for an open exchange of ideas. And where can the free flow of scientific and cultural knowledge be more important than between young people from around the world? International students learning in America, and U.S. students studying abroad are a wonderful hope for a more peaceful and tolerant planet. Students coming to California from abroad to study learn much more...

read more