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

INA 214(b) Visa Denial Explained

by Van R. Ngo

So you just had your interview for a visa with the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City or the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, and you were informed that your visa application was denied. You were not given any explanation as to why your application was denied, but you were given a letter which says that you were found ineligible for a nonimmigrant visa under Section 214(b) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”). In this blog post we will demystify the all-too-common and often misunderstood INA 214(b) visa denial.

Consular Processing

Government Shutdown Consequences on U.S. Immigration

by Van R. Ngo

The current lapse in annual funding for the U.S. government will not affect most U.S. immigration services because most services are fee-funded. However, some U.S. immigration government services will be affected. To learn more about how these government services will be affected, continue reading below.

Uncategorized

Season’s Greetings

by Van R. Ngo

Dear Clients and Friends,

U.S. Consultancy Group would like to sincerely thank you for your business, support, and interest in our U.S. immigration services. We wish you and your loved ones a happy Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year.

Warmest regards,

U.S. Consultancy Group, LLC

Consular Processing

January 2019 Visa Bulletin

by Van R. Ngo

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently released the upcoming Visa Bulletin for January of 2019. 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.

Consular Processing

December 2018 Visa Bulletin

by Van R. Ngo

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently released the Visa Bulletin for December of 2018. The Visa Bulletin assists family-based and employment-based Green Card petitioners 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.

Uncategorized

Meet Our New Employee: Ms. Le Ngoc Uyen Thanh

by Van R. Ngo

Meet U.S. Consultancy Group, LLC’s, newest employee: Ms. Le Ngoc Uyen Thanh. In her role as Executive Assistant to Director Van R. Ngo, Ms. Thanh will work closely with Vietnamese clients to assist them in obtaining U.S. Visas, Green Cards, and more. Ms. Thanh is fluent in English and Vietnamese and has a legal background. Please give her a warm welcome, and continue reading below to learn more about our newest employee.

Consular Processing

November 2018 Visa Bulletin

by Van R. Ngo

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently released the upcoming Visa Bulletin for November of 2018. The Visa Bulletin assists family-based and employment-based Green Card petitioners 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.

Consular Processing

October 2018 Visa Bulletin

by Van R. Ngo

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently released the Visa Bulletin for October of 2018. The Visa Bulletin assists family-based and employment-based Green Card petitioners 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.

Consular Processing

New U.S. Department of Homeland Security Overstay Report

by Van R. Ngo

The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) released the “Fiscal Year 2017 Entry/Exit Overstay Report,” (the “Report”). The Report provides data on departures and overstays, by country, for foreigners who were expected to leave the U.S. from October 1, 2016, to September 30, 2017. The Report provides a better understanding of those who remain in the U.S. beyond their authorized period of admission. A high overstay rate can negatively affect whether applicants from such a country are approved for non-immigrant visas. Read more “New U.S. Department of Homeland Security Overstay Report” →

Consular Processing

September 2018 Visa Bulletin

by Van R. Ngo

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently released the Visa Bulletin for September of 2018. The Visa Bulletin assists family-based and employment-based Green Card petitioners 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. Read more “September 2018 Visa Bulletin” →

Author: <span>Van R. Ngo</span>