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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.
Read more “Government Shutdown Consequences on U.S. Immigration”
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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
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Consular Processing
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.
Read more “January 2019 Visa Bulletin”
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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.
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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
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
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.
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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”
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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”
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In 2018, the U.S. Department of State amended the “Public Charge” sections of its Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), making it more difficult for foreigners, including Vietnamese citizens, to overcome the public charge ground of inadmissibility and obtain U.S. Visas. Because the public charge ground of inadmissibility applies to almost all visa types, this new change could result in many more visa denials. If you are applying for a U.S. visa or have been denied for a U.S. visa under the public charge ground of inadmissibility (INA 221(g) or INA 212(a)(4)), please continue reading. Read more “New “Public Charge” Guidance Will Lead to More Visa Denials”