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COVID-19 E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Overnight Changes to National Interest Waiver Program For E-2 Visa Holders

On March 2, 2021, without prior notice, the Secretary of State rescinded the previous national interest guidance that allowed people in certain visa categories to travel to the United States despite the COVID related travel ban. The changes impact the…

Jenny ZhanMarch 3, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

I need an earlier visa appointment at a U.S. Consulate. Can I request an expedite appointment?

If you recently submitted a non-immigrant visa application to a U.S. Consulate abroad (e.g. an E-2 investor application), you may be wondering when your visa interview will be scheduled. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 global pandemic and always changing situation at…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 1, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Are the U.S. Consulates currently open? Are the U.S. Consulates currently processing E-2 visa applications?

Many of our clients and potential clients are curious to know whether the U.S. Consulates abroad are currently open and whether the Consulates are currently processing E-2 visa applications and scheduling E-2 visa interviews. The question we often get from…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 8, 2021

COVID-19

Is USCIS conducting green card interviews during Covid-19? Can my green card interview be waived?

On June 4, 2020 certain USCIS field offices started resuming non-emergency in person appointments. USCIS indicated on its website that the particular USCIS field office that is processing your green card application will send you an interview notice or re-scheduling…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 21, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

My E-2 investor application was submitted to USCIS. What are the next steps?

An E-2 visa is a great option if you want to start a business in the U.S., you have invested a substantial amount of money in the U.S. or you are in the processing of investing the money, and you plan to…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 17, 2020

COVID-19

Are the U.S. Consulates processing E-2 visa applications? Are the U.S. Consulates conducting E-2 visa interviews?

Many of our clients often ask us whether the U.S. abroad are open, whether they are processing visa applications, and how long it takes to get an E-2 interview. In March 2020, the Department of State suspended routine visa services…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 10, 2020

E-1 Visa Immigration

Can my E-1 visa renewal Interview be waived?

An E-1 visa can be issued for up to 5 years, and after that it must be renewed. The renewal process usually involves showing that substantial trade still exists between the U.S. and the Treaty country. You can find some…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 9, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Do I have to attend an Interview for my E-2 visa renewal? Can my E-2 visa renewal Interview be waived?

An E-2 visa can be issued for up to 5 years, and after that it must be renewed. The renewal process usually involves submitting documentation that shows that you have hired employees, and that your business will continue to be…

Jenny ZhanAugust 20, 2020

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Family Immigration Immigration

My spouse applied for a Green Card for me, should I expect an interview?

Most certainly yes. The primary goal when applying for a Green Card through a spouse is to convince the Immigration Officer reviewing your case that the marriage with your spouse is a real marriage also known as a bona fide…

Jenny ZhanJuly 27, 2020

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COVID-19

Coronavirus Update: U.S. Consulates and Embassies to Begin Phased Resumption of Routine Visa Services

On July 13, the U.S. Department of State announced that embassies and consulates around the world will gradually resume routine nonimmigrant and immigrant visa services. Each consular post will begin routine visa services on its own timeline, depending on the…

Jenny ZhanJuly 15, 2020

Immigration

I am applying for a visa at a Consulate. Do I have to go to an interview?

Generally, yes. If you are applying for a non-immigrant intent at a U.S. Consulate abroad, you will have to go to an interview. The following categories of visa applicants generally do not have to go an interview: Applicant under 14…

Jenny ZhanJune 15, 2020

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E-1 Visa Immigration

What will the officer ask me at the E-1 visa interview? What kind of questions should I be ready to answer?

E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. You can either apply for an E-1 visa at a U.S. Consulate abroad or you can file a Change of Status petition…

Jenny ZhanJune 12, 2020

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COVID-19

USCIS Preparing to Resume In Person Services on June 4

USCIS is preparing some domestic offices to reopen and resume public services on or after June 4, 2020. Due to the social distancing rules that will still be in place, USCIS offices will schedule fewer appointments per day to ensure…

Jenny ZhanMay 27, 2020

COVID-19

Coronavirus Update: USCIS Office Preparing to Reopen on June 4

USCIS has announced today that it is planning to reopen local offices on June 4. On March 18, USCIS temporarily suspended all in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers as a response to COVID-19. USCIS…

Jenny ZhanApril 24, 2020

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COVID-19

Coronavirus Update: Additional U.S. Embassies and Consulates Cancel Visa Appointments

Additional U.S. Embassies and Consulates that cancelled and rescheduled their nonimmigrant and immigrant visa appointments due to the COVID-19 outbreak. These consulates have stopped routine procedure for most except for emergency U.S. citizen service. These are the latest updates: The…

Jenny ZhanMarch 26, 2020

COVID-19

Coronavirus Update: New York and New Jersey Asylum Offices Cancel Interview Decision Pick-Up Appointments

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the New York Asylum Office and the Newark Asylum Office has, effective March 12 until further notice, cancelled decision pick-up appointments. Instead the decisions will be mailed to the applicant instead. This decision comes…

Jenny ZhanMarch 11, 2020

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration News

State Department Eliminates Two Interview Locations in China for H and L Visas

Starting on March 1, 2019, H visa and L visa interviews in Mainland China will only be conducted at the U.S. embassy in Beijing, the U.S. consulate in Guangzhou, and the U.S. consulate in Shanghai. Interviews for these visas will…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 1, 2019

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

New Proposed Regulation Could Drastically Limit Asylum Options

The Department of Justice is currently drafting a sweeping regulation that could overhaul the asylum policy in the United States. To learn more about the current asylum program, please click here. To learn more about other forms of humanitarian relief,…

Jenny ZhanJuly 3, 2018

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

What to Expect at a Credible Fear Interview

With illegal immigration, family separation, and refugees prevalent in the news lately, asylum has also become a hot topic of contention. In order to successfully apply for asylum, an applicant has to pass a “credible fear interview”. In this interview,…

Jenny ZhanJune 28, 2018

Immigration

How should I prepare for my naturalization interview?

Naturalization is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. In order to apply for naturalization, you must meet several requirements, described in more detail here. As part of the process, you will submit an N-400 Application for Naturalization to the…

Jenny ZhanApril 18, 2018

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

New In-Person Interview Requirement for Applicants Applying for a Green Card – What is the New Green Card Interview Requirement?

The Trump administration has imposed a new in-person interview requirement that will lengthen the amount of time it takes to get a green card. The new requirement, which was confirmed by a spokesman for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,…

IanScottAugust 31, 2017

Overnight Changes to National Interest Waiver Program For E-2 Visa Holders

I need an earlier visa appointment at a U.S. Consulate. Can I request an expedite appointment?

Are the U.S. Consulates currently open? Are the U.S. Consulates currently processing E-2 visa applications?

Is USCIS conducting green card interviews during Covid-19? Can my green card interview be waived?

My E-2 investor application was submitted to USCIS. What are the next steps?

Are the U.S. Consulates processing E-2 visa applications? Are the U.S. Consulates conducting E-2 visa interviews?

Can my E-1 visa renewal Interview be waived?

Do I have to attend an Interview for my E-2 visa renewal? Can my E-2 visa renewal Interview be waived?

My spouse applied for a Green Card for me, should I expect an interview?

Coronavirus Update: U.S. Consulates and Embassies to Begin Phased Resumption of Routine Visa Services

I am applying for a visa at a Consulate. Do I have to go to an interview?

What will the officer ask me at the E-1 visa interview? What kind of questions should I be ready to answer?

USCIS Preparing to Resume In Person Services on June 4

Coronavirus Update: USCIS Office Preparing to Reopen on June 4

Coronavirus Update: Additional U.S. Embassies and Consulates Cancel Visa Appointments

Coronavirus Update: New York and New Jersey Asylum Offices Cancel Interview Decision Pick-Up Appointments

State Department Eliminates Two Interview Locations in China for H and L Visas

New Proposed Regulation Could Drastically Limit Asylum Options

What to Expect at a Credible Fear Interview

How should I prepare for my naturalization interview?

New In-Person Interview Requirement for Applicants Applying for a Green Card – What is the New Green Card Interview Requirement?

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