While commentators have focused on the politics of President Obama’s anticipated executive action on immigration, there is a more important question for those waiting in legal immigration backlogs: Will the president focus on providing protection from deportation for individuals here in unlawful status or will he also help those who […]
Author: Foster
As part of the group of landmark agreements to come from President Barack Obama’s recent meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping in Beijing, Obama announced Nov. 10 that validity periods for tourist and business travel visas for Chinese nationals would be extended from one to 10 years, which will significantly […]
‘Sweeping impact’ of immigration overhaul By Lomi Kriel and David McCumber November 13, 2014 President Barack Obama’s expected overhaul of the nation’s immigration system would have a sweeping impact on Houston, home to about one quarter of all immigrants illegally in Texas, immigrant experts and advocates said Thursday. About 11.7 […]
U.S. Business, Tourist and Student Visas Increase to 10-Year Validity for Chinese Citizens
12 Nov
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
Effective immediately, the U.S. Department of State has implemented new visa reciprocity schedule changes allowing for the issuance of 10-year business, tourist, and student visas to Chinese citizens. The affected visa classifications are B, F, J, and M, and include the corresponding dependent visas for dependent family members. Previous validity […]