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The Department of State has virtually ended the policy of Third Country National nonimmigrant visa processing, the practice of traveling to a country other than your own for U.S. visa issuance. I break down this new policy in my video blog post below.

Department of State Changes Policy on Third Country National NIV Processing - Shaftel Law Department of States virtually ends practice of third country national nonimmigrant visa processing (going to another consulate for your visa).

This video covers the two different types of deportations: Immigration Court Deportations and Expedited Removals, and to what extend is Trump likely to increase either or both.

Will Deportations Increase under Trump: Immigration Court Deportations and Expedited Removals. I cover the two different types of deportations: (1) Immigration Court Deportations and (2) Fast Track Deportations (technically called "expedited removals")...

The new Parole in Place Program was released today. The program streamlines the green card process for spouses of U.S. citizens. I highlight key points and share key resources in my video below.

The new Parole in Place for Spouses of U.S. citizens was released today. In this video, I show you the new USCIS web pages that have information on the program and the actual regulations that govern the program. Any criminal histo...

Massive NEW PROGRAM announced by the Biden Administration for Spouses of U.S. citizens that did not enter with a visa. This is the most significant change to family immigration policy since the DACA program. Here is my video blog announcement on the basics:

New Action for Spouses of USCs First video summarizing President's Biden NEW ACTIONS to help spouses of U.S. citizens who did not enter with a visa, and have resided in the U.S. for 10 yea...

The H-1b 2024 Lottery Opens on March 6. Let us know if you want to learn about the H-1b lottery registration process, or have employees (or potential employees) you want to enter into the lottery. USCIS is taking steps to reduce fraud/multiple registrations for the same person, so hopefully the lottery will be more fair this year. Thanks, Matt