Month: March 2025
March 30, 2025
Waiver 212 for permission to reapply: Who needs it
Form I-212 is necessary for individuals who wish to reapply for admission into the United States after deportation or removal. The following categories of people need to file this application: Actually Removed: Individuals who were physically removed from the United States. Departed Voluntarily After Removal Order: Those who left the United States voluntarily after being […]
March 26, 2025
Major Delays at US Embassies: What You Need to Know in 2025
If you plan to visit a U.S. embassy for a visa, passport renewal, or other consular service, be prepared for longer wait times. A combination of staff reductions and a new executive order is reshaping how embassies operate worldwide. The current administration has mandated a 10% staff reduction across all U.S. embassies, affecting American diplomats […]
March 19, 2025
What is VAWA, U Visa and what are the differences between the two?
What is VAWA and who can apply? Through the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) and its subsequent renewals, Congress granted noncitizens who have suffered abuse from their U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family members the ability to autonomously apply (self-petition) for immigrant status without the abuser’s involvement, approval, or […]
March 12, 2025
Advance parole (Form I-512) remains valid under Trump
On January 20, 2025, the President of the United States signed an Executive Order aimed at strengthening border security and immigration enforcement. The order mandates the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to terminate all categorical parole programs that do not align with the immigration policies of the United States. As a result, parole programs previously […]
March 11, 2025
What is the form I-94?
When foreign visitors enter the United States, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provides them with an arrival/departure record known as Form I-94. This form, commonly referred to as the I-94, serves to track non-citizens entering and exiting the United States. It verifies lawful entry and specifies the date by which the individual must depart […]