Understanding the Intricacies of INA §221(g) and How to Manage Delays Effectively

Obtaining a U.S. visa can be hindered by administrative processing, a process used by the U.S. Department of State under INA §221(g). Administrative processing occurs when a visa decision can't be made instantly during an applicant's interview...

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a time-limited status given to eligible nationals of designated countries who are present in the United States when circumstances in their home country make it unsafe to return. The status is afforded to nationals from countries affected by armed conflict, natural disaster, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions, and...

 

The Department of Homeland Security today published a Federal Register notice (FRN) announcing extensions of the initial registration periods from 180 days to 18 months for initial (new) applicants under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations of Venezuela and Burma as well as the redesignation of Syria. The FRN also...