While Heads of State (e.g. Presidents, Prime Ministers, etc.) qualify for an A visa regardless of their purpose in traveling to the United States, in order to be eligible for an A-1 or A-2 visa, a diplomat or foreign government official must be traveling to the United States on behalf of their national government for […]
Nonimmigrant vs. Immigrant Visas
Prior to entering the United States, foreign nationals must apply for and be granted a visa, either an immigrant visa or a nonimmigrant visa. The key difference between an immigrant visa and a nonimmigrant visa is the foreign national’s intent when entering the United States. Immigrant visas are issued to individuals who wish to live […]
Deportation Priorities
President Obama’s immigration related executive actions announced on November 20, 2014 set new, department-wide guidance for apprehension, detention, and removal of aliens from the United States. While the enforcement and removal policies will still focus on national security threats, the President authorized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to significantly expand its use of prosecutorial […]
