E-2 visas for Mexican citizens now valid for 48 months
E-2 visas for Mexican citizens Prior to August 2020, a Mexican national who was approved for an E-2 investor visa was issued a 12-month multiple entry visa. Now, Mexican nationals can choose between a 12-month visa or a 48-month (4 year) visa. Given the short duration of a 12-month visa, Maximilian Law Inc. recommends all […]
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Public Charge Rule Suspended
USCIS suspended the Public Charge Rule requirement On February 24, 2020, USCIS implemented a Public Charge Rule requiring most green card applicants to undergo a subjective determination as to whether he or she will likely become a public charge in the future. Since then, anybody applying for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa […]
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USCIS Fees to Increase on October 2, 2020
USCIS filing fees increasing on October 2, 2020 BREAKING NEWS: On September 29, 2020, a U.S. District Court judge granted a motion for preliminary injunction preventing USCIS from implementing its filing fee increases that was scheduled to take effect on October 2, 2020. This means that the current filing fees will continue to be accepted […]
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E-1 treaty trader and E-2 treaty investor visas no longer available for citizens of Iran
Effective January 22, 2020, citizens of Iran are no longer eligible for E-1 treaty trader visas and E-2 treaty investor visas. This is due to the termination of the 1955 the Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular Rights between the United States and Iran (the Treaty of Amity) as of October 3, 2018. Any […]
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U.S. Visa Options for Australian Citizens
Australia shares a special bond with the United States, as shown by the thousands of Australians living, working, or studying in the U.S. As a result of a various treaties between Australia and the United States, there are several visa and green card options available. E-3 Visa for Australians The most popular U.S. work visa […]
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USCIS Proposes Increases in Filing Fees
On November 8, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security published a notice that it intends to increase USCIS filing fees for several visa and immigrant categories. There is no confirmation if, or when, these changes will take effect and we will update this post as new information becomes available. In the meantime, notable increases include: Naturalization: $1,170 […]
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