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How the Coronavirus is affecting the processing of visas at U.S. consulates

As a result of COVID-19 pandemic, there have been several changes in the government’s processing of consular cases for the issuance of routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visas. As of March 18th, the Department of State has suspended routine visa services in most countries worldwide. Embassies and consulates have cancelled all …

How USCIS is processing applications for visas during the Coronavirus pandemic

In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, beginning March 18, all USCIS Field Offices and Application Service Center Offices are closed to the public. USCIS is not conducting interviews, fingerprint appointments or oath ceremonies. A date for re-opening to the public has not been set, but once this …

Como la Coronavirus affecta el proceso de pedir y recibir visas en los consulados americanos

Como resultado de la pandemia de COVID-19, ha habido varios cambios por parte del gobierno en el procesamiento de casos consulares para la emisión de visas de inmigrantes y no inmigrantes. A partir del 18 de marzo, el Departamento de Estado ha suspendido los servicios de visas de rutina en …

Covid-19 Update

Registration for H1Bs Announced FY2021

USCIS announced today that it has completed testing for the registration process for the next H-1B lottery. Employers who wish to file for an H1B cap subject petition for FY2021 will need to first electronically register and pay $10 registration fee. The registration process will require basic information about the …