New Opportunities for Overcoming U.S. Visa Ineligibility: Key DOS Updates on Waiver Requests

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has recently issued updates to clarify the eligibility criteria for visa applicants seeking waivers of inadmissibility, offering new hope for individuals facing visa challenges. These changes, particularly focusing on the “significant public interest” category within the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), provide more flexibility for applicants in visa categories...

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Visitor B-1/B-2 VISAS


In instances where the interest of the United States is being served, aliens can seek a National Interest Waiver. The National Interest Waiver classification is a waiver of the Labor Certification Application (PERM) requirement which is a costly and time consuming way to get the green card. The Labor Certification Application process (PERM) requires...
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USCIS provides guidance on the use of NIW’s for STEM Graduates and Entrepreneurs


Starting Sept. 4, 2021, USCIS is extending the time that receipt notices can be used to show evidence of status from 18 months to 24 months for petitioners who properly file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, or Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status. USCIS making...
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