Earlier this month, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) launched an initiative to automate the issuance of Forms I-94, Arrival/Departure Records for travelers arriving by sea or air. Records of admission will now be generated by CBP using traveler information captured through electronic means. Passengers arriving by sea or air will no longer complete a paper… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Nonimmigrant Visas
Subscribe to Nonimmigrant Visas RSS FeedApply early for visas at the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv
Posted in Necessary Administrative Processing, Nonimmigrant Visas, Nonimmigrant Visas Tel Aviv, Security Checks, UncategorizedThe U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv advises visa applicants with scientific and technology backgrounds to apply early and well before anticipated travel to the United States. The issue is that many applicants are subject to “Necessary Administrative Processing” in advance of visa issuance. This process, which is akin to an extended security clearance, takes about three to four… Continue Reading
USCIS Expects the H-1B Cap to Be Reached in the First Few Days of April 2013
Posted in Emerging Companies, H-1B, Immigration Policy, Nonimmigrant Visas, UncategorizedU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 cap on Monday, April 1, 2013. See a copy of the full press release at http://www.uscis.gov/h-1b_count, which is USCIS’s H-1B FY 2014 cap resources page.
USCIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence Initiative Not Substantive
Posted in Emerging Companies, H-1B, Immigrant Entrepreneurs, Immigration Reform, L-1 Visas, Nonimmigrant VisasActions speak louder than words. This is especially true these days when we see announcements about efforts to revamp our immigration system to encourage investment in the United States. Here is the latest example. “Entrepreneur-in-Residence” initiative On October 11, 2012, USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas announced an “Entrepreneur-in-Residence” initiative to harness industry expertise for the public and private… Continue Reading
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 VisasThe 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 VisasWith 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
E-2 Visas for Israelis: Security Concerns and Upcoming Elections May Delay Implementation
Posted in Consular Processing, E-2 Investor Visas, E-2 Visas Israel, Emerging Companies, Immigration Policy, Israel Business, Nonimmigrant VisasThe U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv has not yet issued guidance to the public on the availability of E-2 visas for Israeli citizens.
New services for visa applicants to be offered at U.S. consular posts in Warsaw and Krakow
Posted in Consular Processing, Nonimmigrant VisasThere 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 ProgramRecently, 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
