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...
Category: Waiver
Key Updates to U.S. Visa Interview Waivers: Expanded Eligibility and New Guidelines for 2024
The U.S. Secretary of State, in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security, has announced new guidelines for interview waivers for certain nonimmigrant visa categories, effective January 1, 2024. These waivers, aimed at serving the national interest, apply to first-time H-2 visa applicants (temporary agricultural and non-agricultural workers) and other nonimmigrant visa...
UPDATED GUIDANCE ON P-1A INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ATHLETES
USCIS announced that applicants filing for lawful permanent resident (green card) status are now able to apply for a Social Security Number (SSN) or replacement card as part of the adjustment of status application process.
Previously, these individuals had to apply for a Social Security number at a Social Security office. USCIS is revising...