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United States Reminder: Nonimmigrant Visa Processing Fees start June 4
As of June 4, 2010, U.S. consulates will begin charging increased fees for processing nonimmigrant visas and border crossing cards (BCCs), as the Department of State introduces a new tiered fee structure with higher charges for visa categories that are more costly to process. »
US: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application Set to Become Mandatory on April 30
Are you a foreign national who will apply for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa in the coming weeks? If so, it is not too early to start filling out Form DS-160, the online nonimmigrant visa application. The electronic form is scheduled to become mandatory at all U.S. consulates by April 30, and applicants could see... »
United States: FAQ for Form DS-160, Nonimmigrant Visa Application
U.S. consulates and embassies will soon require nonimmigrant visa applicants to use Form DS-160, the Department of State’s fully electronic nonimmigrant visa application, instead of Form DS-156, the paper-based application. Form DS-160 has been in use at selected U.S. diplomatic posts for some time, but the State Department announced late last year that all... »
United States: Technical Problems Plague DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application
Foreign nationals who are trying to fill out Form DS-160, the new, fully electronic nonimmigrant visa application, have been experiencing widespread technical problems and delays. The Department of State (DOS) is attempting to resolve the problems, but in the meantime, individuals who are unable to complete the online form should check with the consulate... »
USCIS Proposes Significant Revision of Nonimmigrant Worker Petition
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is proposing a significant revision of Form I-129, the nonimmigrant worker petition, that would require employers to make declarations about the third-party placement of foreign workers and about compliance with federal export control laws, among other changes. »
United States: New Proposal Would Limit Nonimmigrant Hiring in the Event of Employer Mass Layoffs
Under a new proposed bill, employers that conduct mass layoffs would be restricted from sponsoring and employing foreign nationals in temporary visa categories. »