Most K1 visa petitions are being denied at the U.S. Consulate in Vietnam with the Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) which basically means the evidence submitted did not demonstrate to the consular officer’s satisfaction that the couple had entered into the relationship to marry. The consular officer believes that the relationship between the U.S. …
Read more »A common question in the K1 visa petition process is whether there are any exceptions to the two year meeting requirement. Every couple desiring to bring a foreign national girlfriend or boyfriend to the U.S to marry must file a K1 visa petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and fulfill the …
Read more »On June 28, 2010, the Department of State published its Schedule of Fees for Consular Services in the Federal Register. The schedule includes fees for passports, immigrant visas and other consular services. The changes will take effect on July 13, 15 days after publication in the Federal Register. The 27 adjusted fees are based on …
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Visa Refusal under INA 214(b), 221g, and Administrative Processing The US Embassy refuse visa applications for a myriad of reasons. US consular officers review the documents, investigate the individual’s background, and conduct a personal interview to evaluate whether a visa applicant is eligible. When an immigrant visa case is not approved the applicant is issued …
Read more »In order to enter or remain in the United States and be eligible for various immigration-related benefits, non-citizens (aliens) must comply with a number of document requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Attempts to circumvent these requirements are generally prohibited. Under the INA, an alien who uses, acquires, or produces fraudulent documents for …
Read more »CTR & Associates offers Consular Processing Services to U.S. Law Firms and to individuals. CTR & Associates is managed and owned by a licensed American attorney who is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, which is a member only organization for American Lawyers and Representatives specializing in the practice of U.S. Immigration …
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