What is the Four Month Validity Period of an Approved I-129F Petition for a K-1 Visa?
Once the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) approves an I-129F Petition for Alien Fiancé, the foreign fiancé typically has four (4) months to apply for a K-1 fiancé visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. However, due to the time that it takes for an approved petition [...]
Class A or B (TB) )…requires attn of USPHS at POE ” Annotation On Your U.S. Immigrant Visa
Please note that your immigrant visa has an annotation “Class A or B (TB)…requires attn of USPHS at POE.” This notation refers to a finding related to tuberculosis (“TB”), a communicable disease of public health significance. During the required medical examination, the panel physician assessed whether you may have [...]
What is Extreme Hardship in a Waiver Application?
One way immigrant visa applicants may be eligible for a waiver of a refused immigrant visa is to file a Form I-601 Waiver of Inadmissibility through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) and demonstrate that they have a qualifying U.S. relative (spouse or child) and who would suffer [...]
What is Birthright Citizenship and Can Trump End It?
Beginning in 2018, President Donald Trump voiced support for ending birthright citizenship. Following the 2024 election results, Trump has made several additional public comments about ending birthright citizenship. Or at least redefine it. This poses the question: “what is birthright citizenship and can Trump end it?” What is Birthright [...]
What Happens If My Nonimmigrant Visa Is Revoked By CBP At The Port-of-Entry?
If your nonimmigrant visa (i.e. B-1/ B-2, F-1, etc.) is revoked by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) Agency at a U.S. Port-of-Entry, it means that the CBP Officer determined that you are inadmissible to enter the United States. Once your nonimmigrant visa is canceled, you will not [...]
What Is A U.S. Visa, Visa Stamp And Visa Foil And What Are These Used For?
In U.S. immigration matters, a visa is a document that allows a foreign national to enter the United States for a specific purpose, such as tourism, work, study, family visits (a non-immigrant visa) or to immigrate (an immigrant visa). It is typically a stamp or sticker placed in the [...]