CDC is announcing this step to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the United States during the surge in COVID-19 cases in the PRC. These data are critical for effectively monitoring the case surge and reducing the possibility of the entry of a novel variant of concern. The CDC will continue to monitor the situation and adjust our strategy as needed.

What Are the New Requirements and Who Will They Apply To?

Beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET on January 5, all air passengers two years and older departing from the PRC will be required to get a test (such as a PCR test or an antigen self-test administered and monitored by a telehealth service or a licensed provider and approved by the Food and Drug Administration or the relevant national authority) no more than two days ahead of departure and display a negative test result to the airline upon departing.

• The requirement applies to all passengers on the plane, despite nationality or vaccination status.
• This will also apply to people traveling from the PRC via third-country transit, as well as passengers connecting through the US to other destinations.
• In addition to direct flights from the PRC, passengers transiting through Incheon International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, and Vancouver International Airport on their way to the US will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test if they have been in the PRC in the last 10 days and no more than 2 days before their departure to the US. These three transit hubs serve the vast majority of passengers traveling from the PRC and Special Administrative Regions. The CDC states they will continue to monitor travel patterns, adjust their approach as needed, and keep Americans up to date as soon as possible.
• Passengers who tested positive more than 10 days prior to the flight can provide documentation of COVID-19 recovery in lieu of a negative test result.
• Airlines must confirm the negative COVID-19 test result or provide documentation of recovery for all passengers before boarding or denying boarding.

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Why Was Novak Djokovic Denied Entry?

Many Australians were outraged when Djokovic, who has stated his opposition to vaccination, was granted a medical exemption to compete in the competition for unclear reasons. Although more than 90% of the country’s adult population is fully vaccinated, they are nonetheless subjected to limitations as the number of instances of illness rises.

Two independent medical panels convened by Tennis Australia, the event’s governing body, and Victoria state-granted Djokovic’s exemption.

Then, just days before the tournament,  Australian Border Force (ABF) officials said that Novak failed to provide sufficient evidence for his medical exemption.

What Novak Should Have Done to Enter Australia

The whole reason Novak was denied entry is that he failed to provide sufficient evidence that supported his medical exemption.

A qualified Immigration Lawyer should have provided Australia with enough evidence that they would have allowed him to continue with the tournament with no problems.

Unfortunately, situations like this happen all the time and they can happen to you too. Always consult with an immigration consultant before crossing any borders so that you are always supported if any issues arise. Consulting with an immigration consultant should always be your first step when traveling to another country.

Professional Help Can Increase Your Chances of an Approval

Even though you can submit your own TRP application, we do not recommend this. Canadian and US immigration regulations are strict when it comes to even minor criminal offenses and even for offenses that have occurred many years ago.

TRP applications can have a higher risk of refusal in cases where the application is not properly prepared. We find this is the number one reason why people are denied entry is due to not enough knowledge of the ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of TRP applications.

It is always important to consult with an immigration lawyer regarding any possibility of refusal or denial of entry.

For the past two years, traveling to the United States has been up in the air for many individuals as numerous travel restrictions have been made as the US navigates the COVID-19 pandemic. US officials have stated that they are doing everything they can to stop the spread of the virus which has been tremendously impacted immigration already. It’s important to stay up to date with these travel restrictions to ensure you are not denied entry. Related Article: COVID-19 Impact on US Immigration

US Travel Restriction Updates

June 2022 – Travelers No Longer Need a COVID Test to Enter the US

According to a senior administration official and a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official, the Biden administration is expected to announce Friday that the US CDC will no longer require travelers to test negative for Covid-19 before entering the US.

Related Article: The US Will No Longer Need Covid-19 Testing for Air Travelers

January 2022 – Vaccination Requirements for Visitors

All international passengers, including Canadians, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter the country via land ports of entry and ferry terminals as of Jan. 22, according to the US Department of Homeland Security. At land ports of entry and ferry terminals along the US-Mexico and US-Canada borders, the regulation applies.

Related Article: Vaccinations Required to Visit the US

December 2021 – New Travel Restriction Due to Omicron

Last week, President Biden ordered immediate travel bans for South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, and Malawi but did not indicate how long the bans will remain in place. Currently, all air travelers must receive a negative COVID-19 within 24 hours of boarding their flight regardless of their vaccination status. The traveling mask mandate will also be extended which was set to expire on January 18th which is now extended to March 18, 2022. The CDC is currently working with US officials to modify the current global testing order for travel as more data comes in on the Omicron variant.

Related Article: Travels Restrictions Due to New Omicron Variant

September 2021 – Border Reopens to Fully-Vaccinated Travelers

All fully vaccinated travelers will be able to cross the US border by land or air starting November 8th, 2021. Air travelers will need to show proof of vaccination prior to arrival but will still need to show a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of boarding their flight. A negative COVID-19 test will not be required for entry through the country’s land border and ferry ports.

Related Article: US Reopening Border to Fully Vaccinated Travelers

US/Canada Border Updates

September 2021 – US Extends Land Border Travel Restrictions

According to White House officials, the United States has prolonged its land border shutdown with Canada and Mexico for non-essential travel until at least October 21st. These restrictions were first put in effect in March 2020 and have been extended on a monthly basis ever since. Much unlike Canada, which has opened its borders to fully vaccinated US visitors in August, letting them arrive by land and air. The closure does not apply to US residents returning to the US after visiting Mexico or Canada.

Related Article: US Extends Land Border Restrictions Until October 21st

August 2021 – US Extends Border Restrictions for Canadians Another 30 Days

The United States Department of Homeland Security has made the decision to extend US border restrictions until September 21st, 2021 due to the increase in cases of the COVID-19 delta variant. These restrictions have been extended every month since March of 2020 when DHS and its Canadian and Mexican colleagues restricted the borders to leisure tourists in order to minimize the spread of coronavirus.

Related Article: US Border Restrictions Change for Canadians

July 2021 – US Extends Land Border Closure to Canadians

On Wednesday, July 21st, the United States government announced plans to extend the closure of land borders with both Canada and Mexico until August 21st. This will only be in effect to non-essential travelers such as tourists and visitors.

Related Article: US Extends Land Border Crossing Closure for Canadians

May 2020 – US/Canada Border Extension

Both Canada and the United States have settled on a plan to extend the ban on all non-essential travel between the two countries through June 21 in order to continue the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. This was brought to the attention of each nation on Tuesday after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke about the topic.

Related Article: Travel Restrictions Between Canada and US to be Extended

Specfic Country Travel Bans

January 2021 – Temporary Travel Ban from Numerous Countries

President Biden signed new travel restrictions on Monday, January 26, 2021, to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The temporary ban was created to prevent most non-citizens of the US to enter if they have recently been to any largely infected country. Some countries have a new strain of COVID-19 that will be deadly to the US.

Related Article: US Temporarily Suspends Travel From Multiple Countries

May 2021 – US Restricts Visitors from India

It was announced that the United States plans on restricting travel to the US from India due to the increased amount of COVID cases in India. Recently, a US aircraft left from California to India with COVID-19 relief supplies. Some of these supplies include oxygen cylinders, medical masks, rapid test kits, and medical masks. Airlines have been notified of this decision. Any flight from India will not be stopped but those who are not exempt will not be allowed to enter.

Related Article: US Temporarily Restricts Visitor Travel from India

April 2021 – US Added Canada to ‘Do Not Travel’ List

On Tuesday, April 20th, the United States added a substantial amount of countries to the State Department’s “Do Not Travel” list – Canada, Mexico, France, and Israel making just a small fraction. This is due to the increasingly high levels of COVID-19 amongst these countries.

Related Article: US Adds Canada to ‘Do Not Travel’ List

May 2020 – Brazil Travel Ban

Like other travel restrictions the United States has put in place to slow the spread of Coronavirus, Donald Trump announced an immediate travel ban from Brazil to the United States starting May 26th, 2020. Entry in the United States has been suspended for individuals who have traveled to Brazil within 14 days as the country has the second most cases worldwide.

Related Article: Travel Ban Between Brazil and the US Due to COVID-19

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As part of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act, Congress introduced this nonimmigrant status (also known as a T visa) in October 2000. Human trafficking, often known as trafficking in persons, is a form of modern-day slavery in which traffickers compel individuals to provide work or services, including commercial sex, by force, deception, or coercion. People who are vulnerable, such as those who do not have legal immigration status, are frequently targeted by human traffickers. T visas provide victims with protection while also enhancing law enforcement’s ability to detect, investigate, and prosecute human trafficking.

T Visa Requirements

If you meet the following criteria, you may be qualified for T nonimmigrant status:

• Are or have been a victim of a serious kind of human trafficking;
• Are you physically present in the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or at a port of entry;
• Have abided with any reasonable request from law enforcement for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of human trafficking (unless you were under the age of 18 at the time at least one of the acts of trafficking occurred, or you are unable to cooperate due to physical or mental trauma; if either of these circumstances apply, you may not need to show that you abided with reasonable requests).
• Demonstrate that being removed from the United States will cause you considerable hardship, including unusual and serious injury;
• Are you allowed to enter the United States? (You may be entitled for a waiver of some grounds of inadmissibility if you are not admissible.) Use Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant, to apply for a waiver.

Family Member Eligibility for the T Visa

T nonimmigrant status may be available to certain qualified family members. You may apply for any of the following family members, regardless of age, if they are now at risk of reprisal as a result of your escape from trafficking or assistance with law enforcement:

• Your parents;
• Unmarried siblings under the age of eighteen; and
• Your qualified family members’ children, regardless of age or marital status, who have been given derived T nonimmigrant status.

How to Apply

To apply for a T nonimmigrant status, you must submit:

• Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status;
• Evidence to establish you complied with any reasonable request for assistance from law enforcement;
• Evidence to show tht you meet all other eligibility requirements;
• Evidence to demonstrate that you are admissible or Form I-192;

T Visa Cap for 2021

The number of available T visas for major applicants was set by Congress at 5,000 every fiscal year. However, the yearly ceiling has never been surpassed, and visas are still available to qualified applicants.

T Visa Qualifying Crimes

A “serious type of human trafficking,” as defined by federal law, is:

Sex Trafficking: When someone recruits, harbors, transports, provides, solicits, patronizes, or obtains a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act, where the commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or the person being induced to perform such act is under the age of 18; or when someone recruits, harbors, transports, provides, solicits, patronizes, or obtains a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act

Labor Trafficking: When someone uses force, fraud, or coercion to recruit, harbor, transport, furnish or procure a person for work or services for the purpose of involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery.

Victims of human trafficking may also be eligible for the U-Visa.

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On Wednesday, July 21st, the United States government announced plans to extend the closure of land borders with both Canada and Mexico to August 21st. This will only be in effect to non-essential travelers such as tourists and visitors.

There has been much discussion about whether the US government also plans to require all visitors to be completely vaccinated for COVID-19 before entering the United States. Many meetings were held in the past week to discuss this topic, but no final decisions have been made.

Although the US land border has remained closed to all non-essential travel, some Canadians have been permitted to travel to the US by air if they can show proof of a negative COVID-19 test. This is the case for almost all air travelers heading for the United States. Americans have not yet been permitted to do the same in Canada.

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It was announced that the United States plans on restricting travel to the US from India due to the increased amount of COVID cases in India. Recently, a US aircraft left from California to India with COVID-19 relief supplies. Some of these supplies include oxygen cylinders, medical masks, rapid test kits, and medical masks. Airlines have been notified of this decision. Any flight from India will not be stopped but those who are not exempt will not be allowed to enter.

When Does the Travel Restriction Between the US and India Begin?

This new travel restriction will take place on Tuesday, May 4th at 12:01 am. There is no indication of when the ban will expire but we can expect that it will expire when COVID cases in India begin to lower again.

Who Is Exempt from the India Travel Restrictions?

Unlike the Canada and India suspension, the US has an exemption for US Citizens, permanent residents, and their families Even if you are exempt from the restriction, you will be required to show proof of a negative COVID test. Both United and Air India offer non-stop flights between the US and India.

How VisaPlace Can Help You Traveling from India

Currently, the US is accepting all temporary residents, permanent residents, and citizens traveling to the US from India. If you fall under one of these categories you may still face issues at the US border due to the restrictions. We highly suggest booking a consultation with one of our immigration professionals to help you have an easy, less stressful trip from India and avoid all issues at border security.

President Biden signed new travel restrictions on Monday, January 26, 2021 to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The temporary ban was created to prevent most non-citizens of the US to enter if they have recently been to any largely infected country. Some countries have a new strain of COVID-19 that will be deadly to the US.

Which Countries are Banned from Entering the US?

Most foreign nationals who have been in any of the following countries during the last 14 days may not enter the United States:

• European Schengen area: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City
• United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
• Republic of Ireland
• Brazil
• South Africa

Anyone from one of these countries above or traveled to these countries in the last 14 days on a nonimmigrant (temporary) visa will be barred at the border.

Who Can Enter the United States During the Travel Restrictions?

There are specific situations that would allow a citizen from those banned countries to enter the United States.

If you are the following, you may enter or return to the United States during the travel restrictions:

• US Citizens and their spouses.
• US permanent residents and their spouses.
• Foreign national parents or legal guardians of unmarried US Citizens or permanent residents who are under 21 years of age.
• Foreign national siblings of US citizens or permanent residents if both people are under the age of 21 and unmarried.
• Foreign national children, foster children, or wards of US citizens or permanent residents, or prospective adoptees seekign to enter the US on an IR-4 or IH-4 visa.
• Foreign nationals traveling at the invitation of teh US goverment for purposes related to containment or the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
• Foreign air or sea crewmembers.
• Certain A, C, E-2, G and NATO nonimmigrant visa holders.
• Members of the US armed forces and their spouses and children.

No matter who enters the United States, whether you’re a citizen or noncitizen, everyone must pass a negative COVID test before arriving in the United States.

How to Enter the US if You’re Not a US Citizen

If you are from one of the banned countries and must travel to the United States you can request an individual exeception or waiver. It is possible to ask the US government to make an exception if your entry would:

• not pose a risk of transmitting the virus, as determined by the CDC.
• be in the US national interest.

If you’re a student, a visitor, or a family member who wishes to enter the United States book a consultation with us today to help you!

Being affiliated with these parties is inconsistent and conflicting to the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States which states pledging to “support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States.”

This new US immigration policy was in place to distance from China over issues relating to trade, coronavirus, Hong Kong legislation, and Beijing’s treatment of its religious minority Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

The USCIS stated, “The new policy manual section provides guidance on how to adjudicate inadmissibility due to membership in the Communist Party or any other totalitarian party in the context of adjustment of status applications.”

Earlier in the week, Republican House China Task Force (CTF) announced said that the US government and Congress must commit to a bipartisan long-term policy to combat the Communist Party of China which has taken “advantage” of US. This has resulted in addressing the threat of China.

What This New US Immigration Policy Means for Immigrants

In conclusion, unless you’re exempt, any intending immigrant who is a member or affiliate of the Communist Party or any other totalitarian party (or subdivision or affiliate), domestic or foreign, is inadmissible to the US. This addition to the policy manual will help officers adjudicate this inadmissibility ground consistent with federal law.

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In the US, you can find restaurants, stores, and other in-person establishments slowing re-opening by taking precautions and setting mandatory rules for customers. What about the travel bans that were put in place? What about the international couples who are still struggling to reunite to this day and after 6 months of separation? These couples are eager to see their loved ones!

Steps International Couples Can Take to Speed Up the Process

Unfortunately, there is no set date that the border will be open for travel to reunite with your partner, but there are steps you can be taking to get closer to that goal! This involves applying for a US Visitor Visa, K-1 Visa, or for Spousal Sponsorship. Ideally, this is a great time to be completely prepared, speak with an immigration professional, and get set on an immigration path that can speed up the process!

K-1 Fiancé Visa: The K-1 Visa allows a US Citizen to sponsor his or her fiancé to the US to get married and settle. The K-1 Visa gets you on a path to marriage and eventually a Green Card. If marrying your partner is in the cards, this is a great time to apply for the K-1 Visa as they are now being processed again and being prioritized. This could possibly get you a step closer to reuniting with your significant other as travel restrictions loosen up in the future.

Spousal Sponsorship: If one is already married or engaged to a US Citizen, starting your US Spousal Sponsorship process may be for you. When sponsoring your spouse to the US, this allows them to move to the US permanently after proving the basis of that relationship.

Visitor Visa: A visitor visa is a nonimmigrant visa for those who wish to enter the US for business, tourism, or simply visit. These visas can either single-entry or multiple-entry.

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No-Blank Policy

Immigration lawyers and applicants started noticing that applications were starting to be denied because of being “incomplete”, when the only blank spaces were those that didn’t relate to the applicant, for example, a middle name.

This is what they are calling the No-Blank Policy that has affected forms like the I-918 (Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status) and the I-589 (Application for Asylum or Withholding of Removal).

The USCIS website stated this about the No-Blank Policy:

“We may reject your Form I-918 or your Form I-918 Supplement A if you leave a field blank, unless the field is optional. Optional fields include the safe mailing address as well as fields you should only complete if you answered yes to a previous question. You must provide a response to all other questions, even if the response is “none,” “unknown” or “n/a.”  We will reject a Form I-918 or a Form I-918 Supplement A that has, for example, an empty field for middle name, for current immigration status, or for information pertaining to a spouse or child.”

With that being said, it’s vital to always fill in blanks within your immigration forms even if it’s with “N/A,” “UNKNOWN,” or “NONE.” The USCIS is being strict on this policy and willing to reject these forms.

Why You Need An Immigration Lawyer!

There are a number of reasons you can benefit from hiring an immigration lawyer. Its times like these when you need another set of experienced eyes to look over your immigration documents before processing. This is to make sure your documents are correctly completed to avoid denial. Many of these immigration processes can be complicated and long so you wouldn’t want to be rejected because of a simple policy like the No-Blank Policy. Hire an immigration lawyer today!

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On August 14, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security published a final rule regarding how they determine if someone applying for admission or adjustment of status is likely at any time to become a public charge.

What is Public Charge?

The ground of inadmissibility are reasons an individual could be denied entry, a visa, or a green card in the United States that doesn’t apply to everyone. The term “public charge” is a type of ground of inadmissibility, in this case, someone that needs government benefits. When deciding to grant or deny an applicant, an immigration offer must decide whether that person is likely to become dependent on certain government benefits in the future.

Final Rule

On February 24, 2020, the USCIS implemented the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds final rule nationwide, including in Illinois. USCIS will apply the final rule to all applications and petitions postmarked on or after February 24th.

COVID-19 Update: On July 29, 2020, the U.S. District Court enjoined the Department of Homeland Security from enforcing, applying, implementing the Public Change Final Rule for any period during which there is a national health emergency because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Benefits

Benefits Considered  

DHS will only consider public benefits listed in the rule which includes:   

• Supplemental Security Income
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
• Any federal, state, local, or tribal cash benefit programs for income maintenance (often called general assistance)
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
• Section 8 Housing Assistance under the Housing Choice Voucher Program
• Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (including Moderate Rehabilitation)
• Public Housing
• Federally funded Medicaid (some exclusions)

Benefits Not Considered  

DHS will not consider:  

• Emergency medical assistance  
• Disaster relief
• National school lunch programs 
• The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children 
• The Children’s Health Insurance Program  
• Subsidies for foster care and adoption
• Government-subsidized student and mortgage loans
• Energy assistance
• Food pantries and homeless shelters
• Head Start

Public Charge Exemption

The final rule does not apply to:

US citizens, even if the US citizen is related to a noncitizen who is subject to the public charge ground of inadmissibility

OR

Aliens whom Congress exempted from the public charge ground of inadmissibility, such as:

• Refugees
• Asylees
• Afghans and Iraqis with special immigrant visas
• Individuals applying under the Violence Against Women Act  
• Special immigrant juveniles
• Those to whom DHS  has granted  a waiver of public charge inadmissibility.  
• Certain nonimmigrant trafficking and crime victims

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VisaPlace is offering a special Entry Package offer to help you enter the US while its borders are closed.

Currently the United States has travel restrictions for many foreigners in efforts to keep the Coronavirus contained. Many immigrants are running into issues at the border with not being able to enter.

Thousands of people are being denied entry to the US at the border or at the airport restricting them from entering the US. The only way around this is by hiring an immigration lawyer to represent you before applying to enter the United States during the travel restriction. VisaPlace will match you with an immigration lawyer to help create a perfect entry package to present to the US government requesting entry to the country.

What the Entry Package Includes

Our immigration lawyers comb through your specific case to find the details that will allow you to make your case to the US government. We will provide legal notice to the government stating why you should be allowed into the US on a circumstantial case.

1. Organize the client’s scenario
2. State that we know that the current law excludes the client’s case
3. Explain why the client should be allowed in given their current situation
4. Provide evidence of the client case to show that they should be exempt from the travel restrictions

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Both Canada and the United States have settled on a plan to extend the ban on all non-essential travel between the two countries through June 21 in order to continue the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. This was brought to each nation’s attention on Tuesday after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke about the topic.

The US has more confirmed cases and deaths from COVID-19 than any country in the world, though its per capita numbers are well below many other nations. Trudeau claims the Canada-US border is a source of vulnerability when it comes to the Coronavirus, which is why he is pushing for another 30 day extension.

“This will keep people in both of our countries safe,” he said.

The US President, Donald Trump claims that the US and Canada are doing well in handling the pandemic, but many Canadians are worried about a reopening.

Just like when the original restrictions took place in March, essential cross-border workers like healthcare professionals, airline crews and truck drivers are still permitted to cross.

Americans who are returning to America and Canadians who are returning to Canada are also exempted from the border closure.

VisaPlace and Government Application Processing Still Open!

If you are interested in immigration to Canada or the United States, Contact VisaPlace today. All our cases are handled by competent and experienced immigration professionals who are affiliated with VisaPlace. These professionals consist of lawyers, licensed paralegals, and consultants who work for Niren and Associates an award-winning immigration firm that adheres to the highest standards of client service.

Ready for the next step? Book your 1 on 1 consultation now or call us at 1-888-317-5770.

Have a Question related to your Immigration Needs?

Click here to fill out the FREE Immigration Assessment form below and get a response within 24 hours to see if you’re eligible.

The assessment form should take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete. We will get back to you within one business day to let you know if we are able to help.

Documents Needed Along With Application

• Evidence of citizenship
• Any supporting documents
• A properly completed Form G-28
• Fingerprint card FD-258 or an electronically captured fingerprints that will be completed by a U.S. CBP Officer
• If you have a criminal record in any other country’s court system, you must obtain a copy of the applicable record or an official letter from the court of jurisdiction
• A  copy of the official court record from the actual court of conviction indicating plea indictment, conviction and disposition for each and every crime committed

Reasons an Immigration May Be Deported/Removed from the United States

Violating the Terms of Your Visa

If you fail to follow all the guidelines specific to your type of visa you are most likely going to be deported. This includes lying in your application, working without permission, using fake documentation, faking a marriage, and/or committing a crime, etc.

Failure to Advise of Change of Address

It is a crime for immigrants not to submit immediate changes of address to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You have ten days to notify them. You can use the Online Change of Address form on the USCIS website to do so.

Crime Violations

This is the most common reason for deportation or removal from the United States. Not all crimes result in deportation, but those relating to drugs, violence, firearm offenses, human trafficking, and the smuggling of illegal aliens into the United States have a strong chance of causing someone to be removed. Other types of crimes that could cause deportation may include family or domestic violence, fraud, failure to register as a sex offender, and almost any type of aggravated felony.

Have You Been Deported? Do You Need Help?

Violating US immigration terms is vital and could get you in a lot of trouble and result in a sticky situation. Making sure you follow all the guidelines for successful immigration is always in your best interest. Some don’t even realize they are violating US immigration terms until they are deported which is why the I-212 Application along with others is an available option for foreigners.

If so, Contact VisaPlace today. All our cases are handled by competent and experienced immigration professionals who are affiliated with VisaPlace. These professionals consist of lawyers, licensed paralegals, and consultants who work for Niren and Associates an award-winning immigration firm that adheres to the highest standards of client service.

Ready for the next step? Book your 1 on 1 consultation now or call us at 1-888-317-5770.

Have a Question related to your Immigration Needs?

Click here to fill out the FREE Immigration Assessment form below and get a response within 24 hours to see if you’re eligible.

The assessment form should take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete. We will get back to you within one business day to let you know if we are able to help

In efforts to keep the American citizens safe he threatened to close US Immigration. In reality there are only a small group of immigrants that are affected while MANY programs are not affected!

Stay up to date on the latest changes on US Immigration the Coronavirus impact.

Below are the US visas NOT affected and are still accepting applications!

US Immigration Programs NOT Affected During the April 2020 Executive Order

• Spouses and Minors of US Citizens
• Special Immigrant Visas
• Permanent Residency (from within the US)
• EB-5 Investor Visas
• Work Visas
• Student Visas
• Visitor Visas

If you are interested in applying or have already started the process for any of the visa programs above, do not worry! All of the US Immigration visas above are still open and not being affected during this April 2020 Executive Order.

US Immigration Programs Affected During the April 2020 Executive Order

• Parents of US Citizens
• Siblings of US Citizens
• Spouses and Minor Children of Permanent Residents
• Green Card Lottery Winners

If you fall under one of the categories that are being affected during this Executive Order, you are on a temporary pause. This means you can not enter the US for 60 days but that also means this is the perfect time to prepare your application!

Applying for many of these visas take time and effort that can take up to 60 days. Use this time to prepare your perfect application so when the April 2020 Executive Order is lifted you will have your application in first.

Don’t wait for another executive order! Now is the time to prepare your US Immigration applications! Book a consultation with a US Immigration Professional today.