By KATIE ROGERS When Mayte Lara Ibarra, the valedictorian of her high school’s graduating class, revealed her plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin on a scholarship, she did what any graduate would do: She shared her excitement on social media. Ms. Lara also declared, proudly, that she […]
Author: Foster
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN – Associated Press – Thursday, May 26, 2016 BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – A Louisiana man has pleaded guilty to a charge that he preyed on dozens of illegal immigrants in federal detention facilities by promising them legal assistance but taking their money without providing any help. […]
July 2016 Visa Bulletin Shows Little or No Advancement for Most Categories
15 Jun
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State recently published the Monthly Visa Bulletin for July 2016, reporting little or no advancement to the “final action cutoff date” for applicants in most employment-based categories experiencing a backlog. The largest progression in the “final action cutoff date” was by over three (3) months for […]
U.S. Consulates in India Report Visa Appointment Backlogs, Delays
14 Jun
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State has confirmed that U.S. Consulates in India are reporting lengthy wait times for obtaining visa appointments. Posts currently report the following wait times for nonimmigrant visa appointments: Post Visitor (B) or Student (F-1) Visa Wait Time (in days) Other Appointment (H-1B, L-1) Wait Time (in […]