As attorneys that handle numerous I-601 waiver cases, we are following the Consulate in Ciudad Juarez very closely. Clients are worried about their waiver appointments and are confused about any potential delays. The U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez will re-open consular operations on a rolling basis. The Consulate’s American…
The Swine Flu saga continues. Mexico reported three new deaths from the swine flu epidemic Saturday and urged citizens not to let their guard down against a virus that has killed 19 in people in Mexico and is spreading across Asia and Europe. Health Secretary Jose Angel Cordova said Mexico’s…
Several thousand immigration rights advocates marched in Los Angeles, San Diego and hundreds gathered in the rain in San Francisco on Friday, but crowds in California appeared much smaller than in previous May Day demonstrations. Marches in downtown Los Angeles took on a festive atmosphere with people carrying signs and…
President Obama spoke at a prime time news conference commemorating his 100th day in office today. President Obama seems to be one step closer to being able to secure Comprehensive Immigration Reform. He said the following at the meeting:” I see the process (immigration reform) moving this first year. And…
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City has suspended processing of the approximately 5100 non-immigrant visa appointments scheduled Monday, April 27 through Wednesday, April 29. In the US, All USCIS offices remain open for business. Applicants should plan to attend all previously scheduled appointments, interviews and ceremonies unless they are feeling…
Recently, the Department of State released revisions to Section 40.11 N14.3 of the Foreign Affairs Manual regarding procedures for Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) HIV Waiver Authorization. DOS released a checklist for individuals applying for a Non Immigrant HIV Waiver. The checklist is used in DOS’ new streamlined NIV waiver process, which…
Certainly more good news in the Immigration arena. According to the LA TimesThe College Board is supporting legislation that would offer some undocumented youths a path to citizenship through college or the military. The association best known for the SAT and AP tests it administers is stepping into the contentious…
As with the predictions about the economy that things will get worse, the Visa Bulletin for April 2009 delivers some bad news, especially for EB3 visa applicants. EB3 category shows a movement backwards of almost 2 years. Why is this happening. Here what the State Department had to say: Despite…
On November 25, 2008, US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates signed a memorandum authorizing the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force to implement a new non-citizen recruiting pilot program for the United States Armed Forces. Titled “Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest” (MAVNI), the new pilot program…
Nothing exciting about the March Visa Bulletin. The EB2 cutoff dates for India and China continued to move forward. There is also some forward movement in EB3 for China and Mexico. EB2 category remains current for all countries except for India and China, which show forward movement again, with cutoff…