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COVID-19

I am in the United States on Visa Waiver or ESTA and my Period of Admission is Expiring. What is Satisfactory Departure and how can I request this during the Coronavirus?

The Visa Waiver Program or ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is a program that allows citizens from certain countries (38 countries) to apply for admission to the U.S. using a simplified process. The applicant can use a web interface…

Jenny ZhanMarch 16, 2020

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COVID-19

Coronavirus Update: Travel Ban Extended to Recent Iran Travel

The White House issued another presidential proclamation imposing travel restrictions and quarantines on travelers from Iran starting on 5 PM EST March 2, 2020 due to the coronavirus. This does not apply to flights that have taken off before this…

Jenny ZhanMarch 2, 2020

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E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Termination of E-1 and E-2 Visa Change and Extension of Status Eligibility for Iranian Nationals

USCIS has announced today that nationals of Iran and their dependents are no longer eligible to change or extend their stay in E-1 or E-2 status due to the termination of the 1955 Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 22, 2020

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Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Supreme Court Upholds Travel Ban

This week the Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision in favor of upholding the Trump Administration’s travel ban. To learn more about the ban, please click here. This decision will impose indefinite travel restrictions to certain nationals of Iran, Libya,…

Jenny ZhanJune 27, 2018

Immigration

What is HR 158? Are there restrictions for some dual nationals for entering the U.S. in the Visa Waiver Program?

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables citizens from a number of countries to enter the United States for periods of three months without having to first obtain a tourist visa. Please click here for more information on the VWP and…

IanScottDecember 15, 2016

I am in the United States on Visa Waiver or ESTA and my Period of Admission is Expiring. What is Satisfactory Departure and how can I request this during the Coronavirus?

Coronavirus Update: Travel Ban Extended to Recent Iran Travel

Termination of E-1 and E-2 Visa Change and Extension of Status Eligibility for Iranian Nationals

Supreme Court Upholds Travel Ban

What is HR 158? Are there restrictions for some dual nationals for entering the U.S. in the Visa Waiver Program?

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