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Immigration News

Presidential Proclamation Suspends Entry of Certain Chinese F and J Nonimmigrant Visa Holders

On June 1, President Trump issued a presidential proclamation that will ban the entry of certain Chinese F student visa or J trainee visa holders if they: Will engage in graduate study or research in the United States; AND They…

Jenny ZhanJune 5, 2020

COVID-19

Updates on Travels Restrictions and Visa Delays Caused by the Coronavirus

On top of travel restrictions of travelers from China starting on February 2, 2020, U.S. Consulates are also delaying visa issues to foreign nationals from other countries if they have visited or traveled to China within 14 days. U.S. Consulates…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 7, 2020

COVID-19

Travel Restrictions and Quarantines on Individuals Traveling from China

The White House issued a presidential proclamation imposing travel restrictions and quarantines on travelers from China starting on February 2, 2020 due to the coronavirus. The US will temporarily bar entry of foreign nationals coming from mainland China or have…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 3, 2020

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

EB-5 Investor Green Card Visas Cap Hit for Chinese Nationals

The EB-5 Investor visa program is a program where foreign nationals can invest either $500,000 or $1,000,000 in a business and if certain criteria are met, the investor and his/her family can receive green cards. While there are several requirements…

IanScottSeptember 2, 2014