On Monday, November 30, 2015, the White House released a new Fact Sheet on proposed Visa Waiver Program enhancements, some of which are already under way. The Fact Sheet provides information regarding the existing security screening process for Visa Waiver travelers to the United States and describes recent enhancements to […]
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DOS Issues Worldwide Travel Alert; US Embassy in Brussels Suspends Visa Services
24 Nov
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On Monday, November 23, 2015, the U.S. Department of State issued a worldwide travel alert for Americans due to increased terrorist threats, and the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Brussels has temporarily suspended visa processing as much of the city remains on lockdown following recent attacks in Paris […]
CBP Requires Additional Documents from L-2 Dependents Traveling to the U.S. Without the L-1 Worker
9 Oct
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
L-2 nonimmigrants traveling separately from their L-1 spouse/parent recently have reported being placed in secondary inspection by U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) when initially entering or returning to the United States in L-2 status. L-2 nonimmigrants are the dependent family members of intra-company transferees holding L-1 status. The CBP […]