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When will U.S. Embassies Schedule Visa Appointments Again?
As the pandemic continues around the globe, “normal” procedures may be a thing of the past as we wait on the “new normal” and the new normal procedures. Visa Applicants around the globe are waiting on visa appointments. Some consular posts have signaled that they may soon begin services in the coming months, while others
USCIS Fee Increases- Effective October 2, 2020
As the U.S. and the world are adjusting to living through a pandemic, foreign nationals seeking U.S. Immigration benefits will soon face substantial fee increases. A FINAL RULE concerning USCIS fee increases will be published on August 3, 2020 and will be effective 60 days later (October 2, 2020). We have highlighted a brief list
WHAT’S WITH THE FAT FILES SENT TO USCIS?
Is a fat file good to send to USCIS when filing for an Immigration benefit? It is not necessarily the amount of evidence but the quality of evidence that matters during the adjudication process. Submission of irrelevant and outdated information may make a file fat but unconvincing. A USCIS officer does not have a significant