19 Mar
by Foster LLP, on COVID-19 Updates, Immigration Updates, News
On March 19, 2020, the U.S. Department of State issued a global Level 4 health advisory. The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to “avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United […]
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) published a final rule effective January 24, 2020 to amend regulations for B-2 temporary visitors for pleasure. The rule explicitly provides that Consular Officers should deny B visa applications found to be made with “the primary purpose of obtaining U.S. citizenship for a child by giving […]
10 Jun
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates
Venezuela’s opposition leader and President Juan Guaidó signed a decree on May 21, 2019 extending the validity of Venezuelan passports for five years beyond their expiration dates. On June 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of State announced its recognition of the decree and its acceptance of such passports for purposes […]
5 Jun
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates
Beginning Friday, May 31, 2019, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) requires all nonimmigrant visa applicants to provide information for all social media accounts used within the five years preceding application at U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad. Foster previously reported the DOS’s publishing on May 4, 2017, in the Federal […]
