The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced a significant policy change that will impact where immigrant visa applicants are interviewed. Beginning November 1, 2025, applicants must attend their visa interview in the consular district corresponding to their place of residence, or, if they prefer, in their country of nationality. This policy aims to streamline processing and ensure that interviews take place in the most appropriate location based on where applicants live. However, DOS noted that there will be limited exceptions to this rule. What Applicants Need to Know 1. Where to Apply: Applicants should apply for their immigrant visa…
14Oct
Expedited removal is a procedure that allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to remove a noncitizen without a hearing before an Immigration Judge. An individual who arrives at a…
27 Feb
On January 25, 2017, President Trump signed an Executive Order entitled “Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States.” On February 17, 2017, DHS secretary John Kelly issued…
27 Feb
On February 18, 2017, Joseph & Hall P.C. partner addressed the crowd at the Defend Our Constitution Rally and March at Civic Center Park. Below is the text of his…
21 Feb
Criminal convictions often determine whether a noncitizen can be deported from the United States or whether he or she can qualify to apply to stay. In the summer of 2016…
25 Jan
As an immigrant, going to see the Statute of Liberty brings great joy and inspiration. The torch is a symbol of enlightenment. The Statue of Liberty's torch lights the way…
25 Jan
With the election of President Trump has come a lot of fear over the future of DACA and its more than 750,000 recipients. Trump promised during his campaign to repeal…
25 Jan
In one of his first actions as President of the United States, Donald Trump announced an executive order that freezes the hiring of new federal employees (with an exemption for…
25 Jan
On June 24, 2014, in response to the increasing number of children and families fleeing Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador to seek protection at the U.S. border, the Obama Administration…
28 Dec
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