For individuals in the process of applying, petitioning, or making immigration requests to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), certain situations such as natural disasters may impact processing.  The following are some of the steps that USCIS will take depending on the... read more

Individuals wishing to visit the United States temporarily for business or pleasure can apply for B-1 or B-2 visas. B-1 visas allow people to visit for a short period to conduct business, while B-2 visas are generally issued to people who are traveling for pleasure or obtaining medical... read more

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

In some cases, individuals may qualify for expedited non-immigrant visa (NIV) appointments if they meet certain criteria. The following are some of the qualifications for expedited interview appointments. Urgent Business Travel Some individuals may qualify for expedited NIV appointments... read more

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