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Waivers H-1B Non-Immigrant Visas

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Interview waiver, dropbox shortcuts for nonimmigrant visa applicants are going away

On July 25, the U.S. Department of State announced that, effective September 2, most nonimmigrant visa applicants will no longer qualify for a visa interview waiver. Additionally, India’s popular dropbox “appointments,” which...more

Mintz - Immigration Viewpoints

US Department of State Announces Pilot Program for Stateside H-1B Visa Renewals

The U.S. Department of State has announced a pilot program for stateside renewal of certain visas.  For the first time in nearly two decades, a limited number of H-1B nonimmigrants will be able to renew their visas from...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Department of State Expands Waivers of the Interview Requirement for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas

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In a long-awaited effort to address delays and backlogs that have arisen due to consular closures and limited staffing over the last year-and-a-half, on December 23, 2021, the U.S. Department of State announced that it is...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

J-1 Clinical Service Waiver for Foreign Medical Graduates

J-1 exchange visitors who received graduate medical education or training in the U.S. are subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement under Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This...more

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