USA Visa Resources

In a move to streamline the process for immigrants, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced updates to its policy guidance on family-based conditional permanent residence.  Conditional permanent residence (CPR), also known as CR-1 status, is a temporary residency granted to spouses of U.S. citizens where the marriage has been in existence…

The U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) program, also known as the green card lottery, offers a unique path to legal permanent residency in the United States. Designed to promote a more diverse immigrant population, this lottery makes up to 55,000 visas available annually to individuals from countries with historically low immigration rates to the U.S. Applicants…

In a move with potential far-reaching implications, a bipartisan Senate bill addresses both border concerns and immigration reform. This unexpected collaboration signals potential for change in a historically divisive policy area. Key features of the bill include increasing available visas for families and skilled professionals, and expanding protections for families of H-1B visa holders.…

In a significant development that reverberates across the lives of thousands of undocumented young adults in the United States, a federal judge in Texas has once again brought the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program under the spotlight. This…

Israel's recent inclusion in the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP) marks a significant milestone for travelers, enhancing the ease of travel between the two countries. The VWP allows citizens of participating countries to visit the United States for tourism or business purposes without obtaining a traditional visa.  This program offers significantly streamlined processes…

Navigating the complexities of travel and visa regulations often feels like unraveling a tightly wound skein of yarn, each thread revealing more about the intricate dance between international mobility and bureaucratic necessities. Recently,…

Navigating the complexities of U.S. visa eligibility can often feel like deciphering an intricate puzzle, especially when it comes to the "Public Charge" rule, a pivotal aspect that determines the course of many visa applications. This…

The announcement by the U.S. Department of State to initiate a limited pilot program for domestic visa renewals has emerged as a beacon of hope for countless nonimmigrant visa holders across the country. This significant development marks a potential shift in the landscape of visa…

In recent developments, the realm of travel and visa applications has experienced a noteworthy adjustment that promises to streamline the journey for countless nonimmigrant visa applicants. This change revolves…

In the labyrinth of U.S. immigration law, courts serve as critical junctures for those seeking a new beginning or refuge within the country's borders. Yet, a concerning narrative unfolds behind courtroom doors—a staggering backlog of cases that has swollen to over 2 million, tripling since fiscal year 2017.  This bottleneck not only symbolizes the administrative…