B-1 / B-2 visas (Visitor Visa)

The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, has authorized consular officers through the end of 2022 to waive the in-person interview requirement for certain temporary employment nonimmigrant visa applicants who have a petition approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This new authorization applies to temporary workers applying for H-1, H-3, H-4, L, O, P,
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There are many visa categories for United States universities and colleges to employ faculty from across the globe. Therefore, in this article, the immigration and nationality lawyers at the NPZ Law Group explain these nonimmigrant (temporary) visa categories.
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Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, in coordination with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, designated Croatia as a new participant in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Starting no later than December 1, 2021, the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) will be updated to allow citizens and nationals of Croatia to apply to travel to the United States for tourism or business for up to 90 days without obtaining a U.S. visa. Croatia’s designation as a participant in the VWP is an important step toward further strengthening long-standing economic and security cooperation between the United States and Croatia.
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The Department of State (DOS) promulgated a temporary final rule on November 24, 2020, creating a temporary pilot program to assess the agency’s technical ability to require a Maintenance of Status and Departure Bond (visa bond) from B-1/B-2 nonimmigrant visa applicants from countries with a 10%
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What is the difference between a nonimmigrant and an immigrant visa?

Nonimmigrant visas permit individuals from other countries to enter the United States to accomplish a specific purpose.  Nonimmigrant visas are frequently issued to students, business owners, and tourists.  With a nonimmigrant visa, qualifying individuals can remain in the U.S. for a period of weeks, months, or years and will be permitted to study or work here, depending on the specific visa you seek. 

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The B-1 nonimmigrant classification (including admissions under the Visa Waiver Program) is appropriate for foreign nationals who are entering the US on a temporary, limited basis to engage in legitimate business activities provided that they are not receiving remuneration from a U.S.
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Per federal regulations, B-1 and B-2 nonimmigrants (i.e., visitors who are in the United States for business and pleasure purposes) are prohibited from enrolling in a course of study at a U.S. Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school.
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El personal del grupo de Abogados de Inmigración y Nacionalidad de los Estados Unidos, NPZ Law Group, P.C. les desea a nuestros lectores un muy feliz año nuevo y les recuerda que nos esforzamos por seguir proporcionando información de vanguardia en el ámbito de ley de rápido desarrollo y cambio de inmigración y nacionalidad de los Estados Unidos.

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The U.S. immigration and Nationality Law Staff at the NPZ Law Group would like to wish our readership a very happy new year and remind you that we strive to continue to provide cutting-edge information in the rapidly developing and changing U.S. immigration and nationality law arena.
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One of the largest immigration related penalties against a single company was recently reported. Infosys Limited, an Indian company involved in consulting, technology and outsourcing, has agreed to a record $34 million civil settlement based on allegations of systemic visa fraud and abuse of immigration processes, and also agreed to enhanced corporate compliance measures. The $34 million payment made by Infosys as a result of these allegations represents the largest payment ever levied in an immigration case.
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On October 11, 2011, USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas announced a new initiative to harness industry expertise from the public and private sectors and increase the job creation potential of employment-based and high-skilled visa categories. Called 'Entrepreneurs in Residence', the initiative built upon a series of policy, operational, and outreach efforts within the framework of existing immigration laws. The EIR program was part of a wider White House and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) effort to grow the U.S. economy and create American jobs.

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