Department of State Proposes Raising Consular Service Fees for Nonimmigrant and Special Visas

The Department of State (DOS) has issued a proposed rule that would raise consular service fees for several nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applications, Border Crossing Card (BCC) applications for Mexican citizens, and waivers of the two-year residency requirement for certain J ... More
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USCIS Announces Expansion of Premium Processing Options

Earlier this week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule that aligns premium processing regulations with the Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act, codifying premium processing fees and adjudication timeframes provided by Congress. This final rule expands the ... More
Tags: EAD EB-1C EB-2 F-1 J-1 M-1 Premium Processing USCIS