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Changes to Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Application Forms

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

On May 31, 2019, new questions were added to Form DS-160/DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application, and Form DS-260, Immigrant Visa Application.

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2016 Visa Bulletin

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

DOS released the Visa Bulletin for January 2016, including the availability of immigrant numbers for “Application Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications.” There was forward movement in the “dates for filing” and the “final action dates” for many of the family-based categories. In addition, there was forward movement in the “final action dates” for the employment-based, second preference category for India, which advanced to February 1, 2008, and for the employment-based, third preference category for China, India, Mexico, and the Philippines. The “dates for filing” for the employment-based, third preference category for Mexico advanced to January 1, 2016.

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Changes in the Visa Waiver Program

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

The White House released a fact sheet on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), including information on new security changes announced yesterday. The fact sheet states that DHS will immediately take steps to modify its Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) applications to capture information from VWP travelers regarding any past travel to countries constituting a terrorist safe haven. In addition, DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson issued a statement on steps that have been taken to strengthen the screening of those who are traveling to the United States, including security enhancements to the VWP.

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Visa petition case

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

http://ow.ly/xlVRo (1) In a visa petition case involving the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, Pub. L. No. 109-248, 120 Stat. 587, the petitioner bears the burden of proving that he has not been convicted of a “specified offense against a minor.”

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▶ The K3 Visa –

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

▶ The K3 Visa – How to get your spouse here sooner – YouTube http://ow.ly/sHmLo

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▶ The B1 B2 Visitor Visa

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

▶ The B1 B2 Visitor Visa and how to have a better chance of success – YouTube http://ow.ly/sDiO9

What you need to prove to get the B-2 Visitor Visa.

Also, get some information on allowable activities.

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State Department predictions for the F-2 visa category

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

State Department predictions for the F-2A visa category for FY2014, including the expectation that F-2A visas for Mexican nationals may retrogress in the spring of 2014. http://ow.ly/sx3NJ

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CFR Article: A Modern Visa System for the U.S.

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

Council on Foreign Relations article recommending a visa screening system that will benefit U.S. security and the economy by focusing scrutiny on high-risk travelers and speeding approval for low-risk travelers. Courtesy of Liam Schwartz.

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