Through a Pilot Visa Waiver program, the State Department might be waiving certain visa interview
The State Department as from January 19, 2012 through January 19, 2014 is starting a new Pilot Visa Waiver Program waiving the interview at the US consulate in certain types of visas such as F (Student visas), J visas and M visas. Eventually other visas might be included. However the applicant will have to meet…
Shah Peerally Law Group PC special legal fees for 2012
At the Shah Peerally Law Group, our primary concern is the quality of our work. Our aim is to make sure every case is prepared so that it will be approved as quickly as possible, and without any complications. Consistent with this mission, our firm charges no additional fee to respond to USCIS requests for…
I-212 Application for Admission After Removal Immigration Lawyers | Admission After Deportation
What is an I-212 Application? An I-212 application is an application for readmission to the United States after being legally deported, or removed. Be aware that illegal reentry after deportation or removal is a federal crime pursuant to INA 276. The penalty includes imprisonment of up to 2 years, or 10 years if the…
DHS Reforms To Attract And Retain Highly Skilled Immigrants
Seems the Administration is now committed to help keep skilled immigrants in the United States. The Shah Peerally Law Group PC applauds the efforts. However we believe more can be done to this effect. This appeared on the DHS.gov website. Release Date: January 31, 2012 The President is deeply committed to fixing our broken immigration…
Questions & Answers: Victims of Criminal Activity, U Nonimmigrant Status
The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) is set aside for victims of crimes who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse and are willing to assist law enforcement and government officials in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity. Below are Questions and Answers pertaining to U nonimmigrant visas. Background Congress created the U…
DON’T BE SCAMMED!!! THERE IS NO AMNESTY OUT THERE…
From Aila.org WARNING FROM AILA.ORG DON’T GET SCAMMED! What You Need to Know About Recent DHS Announcements In August, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it would be reviewing all cases pending in immigration court and temporarily closing low priority cases. In November, it announced that it had begun thecase review process and issued three…
