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Visa Waiver Restrictions Imposed

Filed February 19, 2016 in Temporary Visas, under Legislation , tagged ,

Visa Waiver Program No Entry

Congress placed new restrictions on access to the US Visa Waiver Program on December 18, 2015. Dual nationals of Iran, Iraq, Syria or Sudan may no longer use the Visa Wavier Program. Nor can individuals who have traveled to one of those countries since March 1, 2011 use the VWP.

Those in the above categories must obtain a B-1 or B-2 visitor visa at a US consulate before travel to the US. On February 18, 2016, DHS added Libya, Somalia, and Yemen to the list of “countries of concern.” Those who have traveled to Libya, Somalia or Yemen since March 1, 2011, may no longer travel to the US on the VWP. However, VWP travel restrictions do not apply to dual nationals of Libya, Somalia or Yemen at this time.

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US and China Extend Visa Validity Period

Filed November 10, 2014 in Temporary Visas, under DoS and Visa Office , tagged ,

Chinese Design DoorBeginning on November 12, 2014, the US and China will increase validity of short-term business and tourist visas (B-1 and B-2 visas). They will also increase validity terms for student and exchange visas (F, M, J visas).

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US Embassy New Delhi: Interview Waiver Pilot Program

Filed March 23, 2012 in Temporary Visas, under US Consulate and US Embassy , tagged , ,

Ganesha India 148478906The US Embassy New Delhi has announced that under a new initiative, in select circumstances, qualified visitorsmay be eligible to renew US visas without an interview. more »

Same-Sex Partners, Cohabitating Partners, B-2 Visa: USCIS Memo

Brooklyn Bridge, NYCOn August 17, 2011, USCIS issued a Policy Memorandum regarding B-2 Visa Status changes and extensions for cohabitating partners, including same-sex partners and same-sex spouses, and other nonimmigrant household members. more »

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