State Department Expands National Interest Exceptions for Nonimmigrants Subject to Presidential Proclamation 10052

As employers continue to try to find ways for essential nonimmigrants and their dependents to be issued H-1B, H-2B, L-1, and J-1 (intern, trainee, teacher, camp counselor, au pair, or summer work travel program) visas subject to Presidential Proclamation 10052  (Proclamation 10052), on August 12, the State Department updated its list of examples (August 12 …

Consular Application Challenges – Be Wary of the DS-160

All applicants for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa at a consular post quickly become familiar with the DS-160, online nonimmigrant visa application form, which is available on the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) website.  The form may seem fairly innocuous and many employers leave employees to fend for themselves to obtain their “visa stamp” from the …

Consular Electronic Application Forms Add Social Media History Questions – Heads UP Visa Applicants!

Applicants for immigrant and nonimmigrant visas must use the Department of State’s Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) to complete on-line forms for nonimmigrant (DS-160) or immigrant (DS-260) visas.  This week, applicants have started experiencing a new question on the form related to their social media presence. A screen shot of the question is inserted below. …