Van R. Ngo, Author at U.S. Consultancy Group, LLC

Must I Interview in English During My Consular Visa…

by Van R. Ngo

Clients scheduled for U.S. consular visa interviews often ask if they may interview in the local language of the country in which the consular post is located or if they must interview in English.[1] Another common question is whether an applicant can bring an interpreter to the interview. Determining which language to interview in is often a very important question which can affect whether a visa is approved or denied.

Consular Processing

What Is a Fiancé(e) Visa (Part 1 of 2):…

by Van R. Ngo

A K-1 fiancé(e) visa allows a foreign national engaged to be married to a U.S. citizen and living abroad to join his or her U.S. citizen fiancé(e) in the United States, marry his/her fiancé(e) within 90 days of admission into the U.S., and remain in the U.S. after applying for a Green Card via adjustment of status.[1] Unmarried children under 21 years of age of the foreign fiancé(e) may also obtain a K-2 visa and adjust status to obtain a Green Card.

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PROMOTION: Free Consultation with U.S. Attorney in HCMC

by Van R. Ngo

Attorney Van Ryan Ngo of U.S. Consultancy Group, LLC, is offering a special two-week promotion to potential U.S. immigration clients ending on November 23, 2022. Attorney Ngo is an American citizen and a U.S.-licensed attorney. He is one of only a handful of U.S.-licensed immigration lawyers based in Vietnam. Attorney Ngo has a Juris Doctor in Law and practices U.S. immigration law exclusively. His practice focuses on all U.S. immigration and citizenship matters with the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City and the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi. To learn more about Attorney Ngo, click here.

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September 2020 Visa Bulletin

by Van R. Ngo

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently released the upcoming Visa Bulletin for September of 2020. The Visa Bulletin assists family-based and employment-based Green Card applicants in determining the wait times for various visas to become available. There are wait times for certain visas to become available for use by foreign nationals because many visa categories have a limited amount of visas available for use every year and there are more visa applicants than available visas.

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Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Stop U.S. Immigration Ban

by Van R. Ngo

On July 31, 2020, the American Immigration Lawyers’ Association (AILA) and other organizations filed a preliminary injunction to stop President Trump’s immigration ban (Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak).

Consular Processing

August 2020 Visa Bulletin

by Van R. Ngo

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently released the upcoming Visa Bulletin for August of 2020. The Visa Bulletin assists family-based and employment-based Green Card applicants in determining the wait times for various visas to become available. There are wait times for certain visas to become available for use by foreign nationals because many visa categories have a limited amount of visas available for use every year and there are more visa applicants than available visas.

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U.S. Senators Request Emergency Funding for USCIS

by Van R. Ngo

On July 16, 2020, Sen. Merkley (D-OR), alongside 14 other senators, urged Senate leadership to provide emergency funding to USCIS and condition such funding on guardrails to ensure the agency is held responsible and accountable for the manner in which it utilizes this funding. To learn more about this important development, please continue reading below.

Consular Processing

July 2020 Visa Bulletin

by Van R. Ngo

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently released the upcoming Visa Bulletin for July of 2020. The Visa Bulletin assists family-based and employment-based Green Card applicants in determining the wait times for various visas to become available. There are wait times for certain visas to become available for use by foreign nationals because many visa categories have a limited amount of visas available for use every year and there are more visa applicants than available visas.

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USCIS to Re-Open Services on June 4, But Potential…

by Van R. Ngo

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) just announced that it is preparing to re-open for non-emergency public services on June 4, 2020, including for interviews, biometrics appointments, and naturalization ceremonies. However, this re-opening of services could be seriously affected by an upcoming government employee furlough.

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June 2020 Visa Bulletin

by Van R. Ngo

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently released the upcoming Visa Bulletin for June of 2020. The Visa Bulletin assists family-based and employment-based Green Card applicants in determining the wait times for various visas to become available. There are wait times for certain visas to become available for use by foreign nationals because many visa categories have a limited amount of visas available for use every year and there are more visa applicants than available visas.

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