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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
What to Expect at the E-2 Employee Interview
How should I prepare for my E-2 employee interview? If you are applying for an E-2 employee visa, an important part of the visa [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
What to Expect at an E-2 Visa Interview. Types of E-2 Visa Interview Questions. E-2 Visa Interview Lines of Questioning Explained.
Although the manner in which consulates conduct the E-2 interview may differ somewhat depending on the region, the volume of E-2 applications, and internal [...]
