Sunday, June 29th, 2025
Presidential Proclamation 10949: What U.S. Visa Applicants Need to Know Effective June 9, 2025, the U.S. government began enforcing Presidential Proclamation 10949, restricting or suspending visa issuance to certain foreign nationals. This executive action has serious implications for individuals seeking to apply for or renew a U.S. visa at consulates abroad. Who Is Affected
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
USMCA and the Management Consultant Dilemma: Avoiding Pitfalls in the TN Visa Process by Orlando Ortega-Medina, Esq. It’s a scene that still plays out across U.S. ports of entry: A Canadian executive, documents in hand, approaches a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at the U.S. border. “I’m here to apply for a TN visa,”
Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
Secure Your Future: Why You Should Adjust Your U.S. Immigration Status Now In an increasingly unstable world—marked by political upheaval, economic volatility, and sudden policy shifts—foreign nationals living in the United States on temporary visas should seriously consider their long-term immigration strategies. If you’re currently in the U.S. on a temporary visa such as the
Friday, June 20th, 2025
A persistent misconception in the U.S. business immigration landscape is that only holders of the L-1A visa are eligible to apply for a Green Card under the EB-1C category for Multinational Executives and Managers. As a result, many foreign businesses seeking to expand to the United States feel pressured to pursue the L-1A route, even
Friday, June 20th, 2025
MYTH: E-2 visa holders can’t apply for a Green Card under EB-1C. TRUTH: They absolutely can. Many believe the EB-1C is only for L-1A visa holders. Not so. The type of visa you hold doesn’t determine eligibility—the role you play does. To qualify for EB-1C, you must: ✔ Have worked for a qualifying foreign entity
Thursday, June 19th, 2025
After a weeks-long pause that left many international students in limbo, the U.S. Department of State has resumed F and M visa appointments at embassies and consulates worldwide as of June 18, 2025. However, students should be aware: the resumption comes with enhanced vetting procedures, including a requirement that social media accounts be set to
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
The Trump administration is considering extending its travel ban to citizens of 36 additional countries, according to an internal State Department memo obtained by Reuters. A. This move follows a recent order restricting travel from 12 nations, part of a wider immigration crackdown in President Trump’s second term. B. The memo—signed by Secretary of State
Friday, June 13th, 2025
As of June 12, 2025, USCIS must give an applicant a chance to respond to derogatory information or hidden issues about which they were previously unaware before denying a case. If the information can’t be shared directly (due to confidentiality or legal limits), USCIS must instead request similar details via an RFE or an interview.
Thursday, June 12th, 2025
On June 9, 2025, a new Presidential Proclamation went into effect restricting travel to the United States for nationals of 19 countries. While the ban is broad, the government has confirmed that exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis where travel is found to serve a U.S. national interest. Although formal criteria for these
Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Evolving Standards for E-2 Visa Interviews Recent reports from the U.S. Embassy in London indicate a marked change in how E-2 visa applications are being handled. Interviews that were once brief and largely procedural are now significantly longer and more detailed, with applicants being asked to provide far more information about their businesses, roles, and
