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New DOS Policy Requires Immigrant Visa Applicants to Interview in Their Country of Residence or Nationality

New DOS Policy Requires Immigrant Visa Applicants to Interview in Their Country of Residence or Nationality

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…

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14Oct

USCIS Announces: Evidence of a Criminal Record is Not Automatic Grounds for Denial of A Provisional Waiver

USCIS Announces: Evidence of a Criminal Record is Not Automatic Grounds for Denial of A Provisional Waiver

Contributed by Amber Blasingame, Associate Attorney On January 24, 2014, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services posted long-awaited guidance on the application of the “reason to believe” ineligibility standard for…

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24 Jan

Happy New Year! Don’t Party too Hard.

Happy New Year! Don’t Party too Hard.

This week, many of us are stocking up on goodies to celebrate the beginning of a new year: caviar, champagne, marijuana. Well, technically Coloradans can start purchasing marijuana for their…

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30 Dec

CBP Announces Joint Customs Declarations for Same-Sex Couples

CBP Announces Joint Customs Declarations for Same-Sex Couples

Contributed by Bryon Large, Senior Attorney United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today announced revisions to its regulations regarding joint filing declarations upon entering the United States.CBP has expanded…

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13 Dec

USCIS Extends TPS Registration for Somalis

USCIS Extends TPS Registration for Somalis

Contributed by Kim Tremblay, Associate Attorney On November 6, 2013, DHS announced that it was extending Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) for Somalis in the United States.  DHS first announced the…

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21 Nov

Mountain Businesses Need Professional Athletes

Mountain Businesses Need Professional Athletes

Contributed by Melanie Corrin, Senior Attorney As Colorado ski areas gear up for the winter season, some staffing executives may be concerned over how to fill the gap of needed…

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29 Oct

Please Please Don’t Plead (Before You Talk to an Immigration Lawyer)

Please Please Don’t Plead (Before You Talk to an Immigration Lawyer)

Contributed by Aaron Hall, Senior Attorney Our criminal justice system is set up to encourage the plea bargain process.  Those charged with crimes are often offered deals to lesser charges…

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29 Oct

Zen and the Art of Filing LCAs after the Government Shutdown

Zen and the Art of Filing LCAs after the Government Shutdown

Contributed by Amber L. Blasingame, Associate Attorney, Colorado Springs Long ago in a state of mind far, far away, I remember sitting at my desk dialing the former Immigration and…

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28 Oct

Federal Government Shutdown

Federal Government Shutdown

Contributed by Melanie Corrin, Senior Attorney   Immigration Law and Services are Federal in nature, and therefore the current government shut-down may have an effect on pending/potential immigration cases.  As…

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01 Oct

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