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If you're planning a trip to the United States, and are ineligible for an ESTA, you'll need to complete a visa application to enter the country. As part of the visa application process, UK based applicants will likely need to attend an appointment at U.S. Embassy in London. This article contains information for U.S. visa applicants who are needing to schedule an appointment at the U.S. Embassy in London. London…

The U.S. Department of State recently announced that all American consulates have now been authorized to forgo the in-person interviews that were normally required, provided the employment visa applicant meets a number of specific criteria. The amended rule applies to applications for temporary employment visas in the following categories: Q, P, O, L, H-4, H-3, and H-1. The revised regulations aim…

Since the new American President arrived in the White House a year ago, he and his team have taken several steps to undo the immigration-related restrictions introduced by his predecessor. The list includes plans to admit more refugees, not applying the notorious 'public charge' system that prevents immigrants who could possibly use public benefits such as Medicaid from getting green cards, and protecting…

As the United States withdraws from Afghanistan and Afghans attempt to flee the Taliban, the chaotic scenes at Kabul airport focus on what the United States can do to assist their Afghan allies in leaving. Much discussion has centered on the SIV (Special Immigrant Visa) program. Congress created this program in 2009 to support Afghan translators and others who had worked with U.S. forces during the…

When you're landing in the U.S. after an international flight, the last thing you want to do is spend hours navigating through immigration and customs. While border security and control are essential, several programs and strategies can help you expedite your international arrival. Below is a comprehensive guide to speeding up this process, allowing you to enjoy your time in the United States as quickly…

The start of the new US academic semester is just around the corner, and after a year that's been challenging, international students are starting to prepare everything they require to get started. The United States is a very popular option for those seeking to continue their education, and some may choose to apply for permanent residency after graduating. When international students move to the US,…

The US State Department has just released the Visa Bulletin for June 2021. According to the Visa Bulletin’s “Final Action Dates” chart, USCIS (the US Citizenship and Immigration Services) will be accepting Forms I-485 (employment-based) and applications for registering permanent residence or adjusting status from next month. The United States Department of State is continuing its popular “Chats with…

Following a proclamation from the White House on April 30th, 2021, people traveling from India on nonimmigrant visas will be unable to enter the United States from May 4th, 2021. The ban will not apply to those with a valid visa who have not been present in India for more than fourteen days before traveling to the US. US citizens and US permanent residents are also exempt from the travel ban. However,…

When he was still US President, Donald Trump suspended the issuing of Green Cards until the end of 2021. The reason he gave for this decision was that it would help to protect American citizens in the job market during the Covid-19 pandemic. When the order was about to expire, he issued an extension order for another three months. When his successor, Joe Biden, became US President he decided to lift…

New immigration legislation introduced by President Joe Biden looks set to boost the numbers of foreign workers in the United States and allow them to gain a Green Card at a later date. It could also eventually allow the estimated ten to twelve immigrants living in the States without documents to become citizens. Biden's proposals will also accelerate the process of granting Green Cards to the "Dreamers"…