Immigration professionals and clients have been reporting technical issues and error messages they received when attempting to access cases at the National Visa Center (NVC) through the Consular Electronic Application
Continue Reading NVC Resolves Issues in CEAC Creating Error MessagesCaterina Cappellari‡
Caterina Cappellari focuses her practice on employment-based immigration as well as nonimmigrant work and investor visas, including: H-1B “specialty occupations” visas; TN Professionals Under the North American Free Trade Agreement visas; E-2 investor visas; L-1A visas for executives and managers; L-1B visas for workers with specialized knowledge; O visas for “extraordinary ability;” and R-1 Temporary Nonimmigrant Religious Workers visas.
She also assists clients with labor certifications (PERM), interviews at USCIS, 601/601A waivers, U-visas, consular processing, naturalizations, and removal proceedings.
Advance Parole Documents Issued in Error
U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently has issued some Advance Paroles with errors. The Advance Parole is a travel authorization document that permits certain applicants for adjustment of status…
Continue Reading Advance Parole Documents Issued in ErrorOpciones de visa y consideraciones fiscales para inversionistas y compañías latinoamericanas
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La pandemia sigue impactando las economías de Latinoamérica, debido a la interrupción de la cadena de suministro global y la reducción en el comercio y…
Continue Reading Opciones de visa y consideraciones fiscales para inversionistas y compañías latinoamericanasPro Bono Spotlight: Lighting a Path for Venezuelan Nationals
The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program has been a critical lifeline for individuals fleeing countries plagued by natural disasters, armed conflicts, or other extraordinary conditions. In recent years, the political…
Continue Reading Pro Bono Spotlight: Lighting a Path for Venezuelan NationalsPolicy Update to Foreign Residency Requirement for J-1 Exchange Visitors
On Oct. 24, 2023, U. S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued updated policy guidance to its Policy Manual regarding the two-year foreign residence requirement for the nonimmigrant exchange visitor…
Continue Reading Policy Update to Foreign Residency Requirement for J-1 Exchange VisitorsVisa Options and Tax Considerations for Latin American Investors and Companies
The pandemic continues to impact Latin America’s economies, given global supply chain disruption and reduced trade and tourism. This uncertain economic state has increased social unrest, including political changes and…
Continue Reading Visa Options and Tax Considerations for Latin American Investors and CompaniesStakeholder Reminder: CIS Ombudsman’s Office Reiterates Anticipated Timelines for F-1 EADs Post-Adjudication
As students from around the world settle into U.S. college campuses for the 2023/2024 academic year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers a reminder about the timeline to produce…
Continue Reading Stakeholder Reminder: CIS Ombudsman’s Office Reiterates Anticipated Timelines for F-1 EADs Post-AdjudicationSecretary Mayorkas Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine
On Aug. 18, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine. This newly granted extension will run from…
Continue Reading Secretary Mayorkas Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status for UkraineSchedule A I-140: Fast-Track Green Card for Nurses and Physical Therapists
Most employment-based permanent residency applications require the applicant to go through the PERM labor certification process where the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) certifies that there are not sufficient U.S.
Continue Reading Schedule A I-140: Fast-Track Green Card for Nurses and Physical TherapistsJ-1 Visa Waiver Options for Physicians
Many international medical graduates come to the United States under a J-1 visa to pursue medical education, training, or a fellowship program. In most cases, the J-1 medical graduate will…
Continue Reading J-1 Visa Waiver Options for Physicians