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Visa Services Limited in Tel Aviv in December 2012

Posted in Consular Processing, H-1B Visa Consular Processing, Israel Business, J-1 Visas, L-1 Visas, Nonimmigrant Visas

The following notice has appeared on the web site of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv. See http://israel.usembassy.gov/visas.html for the latest information. We strongly encourage our clients applying for visas in Tel Aviv to plan carefully given the limited number of appointments available in the coming month.

Strategic Guidance for Blanket L-1 Visa Holders

Posted in Consular Processing, L-1 Visas, Nonimmigrant Visas

With holiday travel rapidly approaching, we encourage our clients to closely note the recent guidance the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued for L-1 visa applicants. According to the DOS’s Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), individuals seeking an L-1A or an L-1B visa will be issued a visa stamp in accordance with the validity periods… Continue Reading

New services for visa applicants to be offered at U.S. consular posts in Warsaw and Krakow

Posted in Consular Processing, Nonimmigrant Visas

There are new developments at the U.S. consular posts in Poland. Beginning August 16, 2012, the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw and U.S. Consulate General in Krakow will introduce new services for visa applicants. Fee payment and appointment scheduling for nonimmigrant visa applicants and information (including online access) and courier services for all visa applicants, will… Continue Reading

Waiver of Interviews in Germany for Qualified B, C, D, F, H, I, J, L, M, O, P, Q or R Visa Applicants

Posted in Consular Processing, H-1B Visa Consular Processing, Nonimmigrant Visas, Visa Reissuance Program

Recently, the United States Diplomatic Mission to Germany released information about the Visa Reissuance Program (VRP) for individuals applying for visas in Germany: http://germany.usembassy.gov/visa/niv/apply/vrp/. This program enables a qualified visa applicant seeking reissuance of the same type of nonimmigrant visa to apply for a new visa without having to attend an interview with a U.S…. Continue Reading