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U.S. Visa Application Fees to Change on April 13th

By Tulio G. Suarez, Esq. on Posted in Visas

On March 29, 2012, the Department of State (DOS) published an interim final rule in the Federal Register to adjust visa processing fees. Effective April 13, 2012, the fees for most nonimmigrant visa applications and Border Crossing Cards will increase, while fees for E visas (treaty-traders and treaty-investors) and K visas (for fiancé(e)s of U.S…. Continue Reading

High Denial Rates of L-1 & H-1B Petitions Compromise American Global Competitiveness

By Tulio G. Suarez, Esq. on Posted in Employment Based Visas, Visas

A National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) Policy Brief published this month, analyzed data reported by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and found a rising trend in the issuance of Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and denials of visa petitions for L-1 (intra-company transferees) and H-1B professionals over the past four years. The brief… Continue Reading

Homeowners’ Visas: Attracting Foreign Investors to the U.S. Residential Real Estate Market

By Tulio G. Suarez, Esq. on Posted in Real Estate, Visas

Margo D. Beller of CNBC reported last month about a congressional bill introduced by Senator Charles Schumer (New York), and Senator Mike Lee  (Utah), aimed at attracting foreign investment to the U.S. housing market in another legislative effort to jumpstart the U.S. sputtering economy. The Visa Improvements to Stimulate International Tourism to the United States… Continue Reading

2013 Diversity Visa Registration Opening Soon

By Amanda L. Brock, Esq. on Posted in Visas

Each year, the U.S. Department of State administers the Diversity Visa Program to allow foreign nationals the opportunity to become permanent U.S. residents. Like any lottery, the odds of winning are extremely low, yet it offers a free opportunity to throw your name in the proverbial hat that is simply too good to pass up… Continue Reading

Visa Applications: Get it Right the First Time

By Bruce E. Sands, Esq. on Posted in Visas

Many people can be somewhat complacent when it comes to filling out applications. Let’s face it, we seem to be required to fill out applications for everything these days from jobs, to licenses, bank accounts, and loans, visits to the doctor…even gym memberships. Filling out the same information over and over again is tedious; plus,… Continue Reading