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The public charge rule under INA 212(a)(4) plays a major role in U.S. visa decisions, requiring applicants to demonstrate financial self-sufficiency. This article breaks down how consular officers evaluate public charge, which factors matter most, and what applicants must show to overcome this ground of inadmissibility.
USCIS clarifies its commitment to applying public charge inadmissibility rules faithfully, emphasizing consistency with longstanding statutes and policy.
The CDC no longer requires immigrant visa applicants to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If your visa was denied for this reason, you may qualify for a new medical exam at no cost.
Waiting for your immigrant visa appointment? Use the IV Scheduling Tool to check current updates for U.S. consulates, including Montreal.
Learn the key rules for traveling after receiving your U.S. immigrant visa. Find out when you can travel, how to re-enter the U.S., and what to do if your visa stamp expires.
What is the Board of Immigration Appeals? The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) is an integral part of the U.S. immigration system. Operating within the Executive Office of Immigration Review, which falls under the U.S. Department of Justice, the BIA is the highest administrative body responsible for interpreting and applying immigration laws. This means that…
Becoming a U.S. immigrant is a process with various stages and documentation. Receiving a notice that your Immigrant Visa Case has become Documentarily Qualified marks a significant milestone in this journey. This blog post will help you understand what this status means, prepare for your embassy interview, and determine what steps you should follow next.
Are you ready to take the next step toward a U.S. visa? The National Visa Center (NVC) contacts you by e-mail to indicate that it’s time to begin the document collection phase of the immigrant visa process. This stage involves submitting various forms, documents, and fees required for your visa appointment and interview scheduling. Understanding this process can be confusing; we break it down into simple steps here.
The U.S. immigration process can be confusing, but reaching the “documentarily complete” step is essential for immigrant visa processing. This blog post will guide you through this phase, explaining its importance and the subsequent steps to your visa interview appointment.
Domicile is a crucial requirement in the immigrant visa process, often mistaken for similar terms like residence or citizenship. Yet, it is distinct for immigration purposes. Domicile is not merely about where you are at the moment; it’s about where you plan to set down your roots permanently or indefinitely. This term refers to a place chosen as a permanent home, where one intends to return even after periods spent elsewhere. We discuss the importance of domicile for immigration purposes here.