Visa Bulletin February 2021

Visa Bulletin February 2021

The February 2021 Visa Bulletin is now available. The new tables include consular filing dates and final visa issuance action by U.S. embassies or consulates. If you would like to view the Visa Bulletin tables on Filing for Adjustment of Status ... Read more

How to obtain the Mandatory Deferred Departure (DED) for Venezuelans?

Deferred Departure Requirement (DED) for Venezuelans

Less than 24 hours after leaving office as President of the United States, Donald J. Trump ordered the Department of State and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to suspend for 18 months the deportation of certain eligible Venezuelan nationals who are undocumented inside the country as of March 20, 2010. Read more

Which countries are eligible for H-2A and H-2B visas in 2021?

Official announcement of countries eligible for H-2A and H-2B visas in 2021.

In my Immigration Consultation® column this week, I report on the countries that will be eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa program in 2021. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced in the Federal Register the list of countries that are eligible for H-2A visas ... Read more

Visa Bulletin January 2021

Visa Bulletin January 2021

The January 2021 Visa Bulletin is now available. The new tables include consular filing dates and final visa issuance action by U.S. embassies or consulates. If you would like to view the Visa Bulletin tables on Filing for Adjustment of Status ... Read more

Visa Bulletin December 2020

Visa Bulletin December 2020

Updated information for the December 2020 Visa Bulletin is now available. The new tables include consular filing dates and final visa issuance action by U.S. embassies or consulates. If you would like to view the Visa Bulletin tables on ... Read more

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