Immigration Questions You Need to Ask Before Visa Application

Thousands of people have been impacted in and outside the United States since there have been so many immigration shifts since the COVID 19 pandemic. Our Mazaheri Law Firm immigration lawyers’ team has received many questions on contemporary developments and their impact on immigration status and applications for visas. The most popular questions raised about immigration during the COVID-19 pandemic were responded to by our immigration attorneys in Oklahoma.

May I fly to the USA?                                  

Foreign nationals present in 26 countries which compromise the Schengen Area have suspended their entry with the Presidential Proclamation 9993. With Presidential Decree 9993 foreign nationals cannot fly to the United States except if you have an exemption. The travel restriction does not extend to American citizens, lawfully licensed permanent residents of the U.S., certain immediate U.S. citizens' family members, and other persons listed expressly in the declaration.

May I get a US visa reimbursement given and not used?

As explained at the time of paying the fee, visa fees are not reimbursable. In order to cover costs of awarding and reviewing the submission, the fee of application is charged. You can talk to an immigration lawyer about the case.

May I continue to apply in the COVID-19 pandemic for a US visa?

The State Department announced on 22 June 2020 that, except for some exceptions, they would not issue immigration visas until 31 December 2020. This proclamation stops those immigrants who present a danger to the US labor market during the economic recovery after the COVID-19 outbreak coming into the United States. It will not impact US citizens, legal permanent residents or those who obtain a valid visa before 23 April 2020.

How is the new immigration prohibition accepted?

Exceptions include immigrants seeking health professionals, mothers, infants, prospective US citizens' adopted children, and some special applicants for Immigrant Visas.

Does that indicate that I am a permanent legal resident, I have an immigrant visa?

No, it is not the same for an American visa as an LPR. You must make an application for a status change during your stay in United States to receive a Green Card and become a permanent resident. A permanent resident card outside the United States cannot be demanded

Would the visa case end with my immigrant or fiancé?

Your visa case may be postponed because of the new immigration ban. You can check with the United States if you have processed your case with the National Visa Center (NVC). The State Department and Consular Affairs Bureau are invited to amend your situation. If you have submitted a request through the USA. You can consult with them at the embassy in your country for more information.

Contact The Law Firm Of Foshee & Yaffe Attorneys At Law in OKC to get in touch with immigration lawyers and know the new rules explicitly.

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