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
Worksite enforcement cases are clearly on the rise and the potential sanctions for employers go well beyond civil fines. Joseph & Hall P.C. successfully defended a corporate client today after…
09 Feb
National Public Radio reported last week on the recent increase in popularity for the fifth employment based visa preference category, or the “EB-5” category. The EB-5 visa category, which Congress…
07 Feb
On December 10, 2010, Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented on the country's need for comprehensive immigration reform at the at the annual meeting of the Partnership for New York City. Bloomberg's presentation emphasized…
13 Dec
A study by Scottsdale-based economic firm Elliott D. Pollack & Co. finds that the boycott of Arizona in the wake of the signing of the controversial immigration law SB 1070 has…
18 Nov
The United States Department of Justice announced last week that it reached a settlement agreement with Hoover Inc., the well-known manufacturer of vacuum cleaners, over allegations that Hoover imposed illegal…
15 Nov
On September 9, 2010 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a lower court's finding that Hazelton, Pennsylvania's "Immigration Relief Act Ordinance" is unconstitutional. The Court found that the section of the…
02 Nov
On November 23, 2010, the new fee schedule for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) application and petition filing fees will go into effect. The new fee schedule was published…
01 Nov
Because of its heavy reliance on foreign workers, the technology industry recognizes the importance of immigration reform. Although the industry agrees it should be easier to hire the workers they…
21 Oct
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