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Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

USCIS Changes Policy of Deference to Prior Determinations For Nonimmigrant Petitions – Change in the Way USCIS will Adjudicate Petitions

On October 23, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced that it will revise its policy regarding prior determinations for nonimmigrant petitions. According to its policy memorandum, USCIS will no longer defer to prior determinations of eligibility…

IanScottOctober 27, 2017

Immigration

Should Supporting Visa Documentation be in English? Do I have to Translate my Visa Documents?

Immigration petitions can be filed either at a Consulate or United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”). While the petition or form will be in English, supporting documentation is often required also. For example, an E-2 visa petition is usually…

IanScottApril 22, 2017