If you want to enter the U.S. for a certain period of time, you may seek either the B-1 visa process if you're entering for business purposes or the B-2 visa if you're entering as a tourist or for leisure. Knowing the differences between these visas and their processes can help you determine... read more
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Exceptions to Trump’s Visa Ban
President Trump signed Presidential Proclamation (P.P.) 10052 on June 22, an extension to P.P. 10014 that temporarily suspended entry into the U.S. for specific types of visa applicants throughout 2020. The ban affected H-1B, H-2B, and L-1 visas, along with J-1 applicants involved in certain... read more
Who Qualifies for an Expedited Visa Appointment?
Under certain circumstances, you may be able to request an expedited visa appointment from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), such as when you're in an emergency situation or sustain substantial financial loss. It's important to know which situations may warrant expedited... read more
Public Charge Rule Barred in Illinois
In mid-June, a Seventh Circuit panel upheld the decision to bar a federal public charge rule in Illinois. The new policy from the Trump administration aims to create additional obstacles for immigrants who are seeking green cards while living on food stamps, public benefits, or housing... read more
Which Visa Services Can Immigrants Receive During COVID-19 Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic caused an abrupt halt to many visa services, however, in the past month many of these services have resumed. Individuals wishing to work or study in the United States should closely monitor the latest updates from the US Department of State and contact a Chicago... read more