In an effort to combat alleged fraud, the USCIS has made significant new requirements for petitioning religious organizations and R-1 Visa beneficiaries. The primary changes are a requirement to file an R-1 petition with USCIS, the petitioning organization must allow USCIS to inspect the site where the prospective R-1 holder will work, the initial validity … Read more
On November 13, 2008, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published this notice requiring travelers using the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to obtain authorization to use the VWP through this DHS website for travel on or after January 12, 2009. Prospective VWP travelers must be prescreened by the DHS through ESTA before travel. The airline … Read more
Third Country Nationals may apply for a US visa in Mexico under certain circumstances. Third Country Nationals (TCNs) are Non Mexican nationals in the United States on temporary visas who wish to apply for a new visa at a US Consulate in Mexico. The US Consulate in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico has announced on November 3, … Read more