The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) made recent amendments to regulations surrounding public charge rules and when noncitizens can be considered “inadmissible” to the United States. These changes, effective December 23, […]
What’s New
Helpful Change Made to Dependent Visa Annotations
The U.S. government is making important changes to dependent visa annotations that will make the system more efficient for U.S. Customs and Border Protection This new change will help officers locate the […]
Trump-Era Tax Cut Phasing Out, Impacting E-2 Case Accounting of Capital Asset Depreciation
One of the major tax benefits companies derived from the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) signed into law by former President Donald Trump has entered the phase-out stage. Prior to the […]
USCIS Proposes Major Changes for Business Visa Petitions
Businesses who file visa petitions on behalf of employees through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) could soon face significantly longer timelines and steeper fees for doing so. A notice […]
TN-2 Visas Now Valid for up to Four Years
This is an important update for Mexican nationals and those who are hoping to secure TN-2 visas in the future. Previously, the North American Free Trade Agreement (now the U.S., Mexico, Canada […]
Political Impacts On Your Visa And Immigration Rights
At Valvo & Associates, we put a lot of focus and effort into making sure you are aware of your rights when it comes to securing a visa and immigrating to the […]
Officials Encourage Adjustment of Status Amid Historic Immigrant Visa Backlog
As COVID-19 cases continue to impact communities around the world, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services are still feeling the impact of the initial shutdown in 2020. Certain government agencies and […]
U.S. Officials Urging Japanese Visa-Renewal Applicants to Do So By Mail
Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, US Consulates throughout Japan have modified their visa renewal procedures by offering and encouraging visa renewal applicants to renew their visas by mail. The move was […]
Understanding the 60-Day Grace Period for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Holders
The journey to securing a visa to come into the U.S. and starting a new life here is undoubtedly arduous. It’s a long road and feels like a huge relief once it’s […]
The U.S. Consulate’s New Requirement For Small Businesses and Restaurants
For Visa holders living in the United States who own small businesses, a recent policy change has made getting a Visa renewed more difficult. Specifically, US Consulates are now focusing on all […]