With their combined 50 years of experience, Boris Palant and Irina Last have always strived to secure the best and most effective route to assist you and your relatives with the immigration process to the US. Our fair and honest assessment will help evaluate your chances of becoming a permanent resident (green card holder), secure protection from deportation or obtaining a visa.
FAQ's
Will this impact Diversity Visa applicants?
The DV Program has multiple stages. DV-2021 applicants won’t be interviewed until FY2021. However, the suspension does apply to DV applicants, with certain exceptions. The Proclamation will expire on December 31 unless extended.
I am in the U.S. on an H1B, H2B, L, or J visa but my visa will expire before December 31. Can I renew my visa?
Visa holders already legally in the U.S. do not need to renew their visa to remain. If you depart the U.S., you will need a valid visa to return.
I am in the U.S. on an H1B, H2B, L, or J visa but my visa will expire before December 31. Can I extend my stay?
Visa expiration is separate from authorized stay. For questions on extending authorized stay, we refer you to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
I am a physician. Am I exempt?
Physicians applying for a J visas are not subject to the proclamation. Physicians seeking to enter the U.S. on an H1B or L visa to provide medical care, or are involved in research related to COVID-19, may be considered for exceptions.
Which J visas are subject to the Proclamation?
The Proclamation applies to J visa holders “participating in an intern, trainee, teacher, camp counselor, au pair, or summer work travel program, and any alien accompanying or following to join such alien.”
I am already in the United States on a H1B, H2B, J, or L visa. What does this mean for me?
The Proclamation is not retroactive. No valid visas will be revoked under this Proclamation. For questions on extension of status, we refer you to the Dept of Homeland Security.
I have an approved (H1B, H2B, J, or L) petition and I'm waiting for my interview. What does this mean for me?
Suspension of entry applies to “any alien who does not have a nonimmigrant visa that is valid on the effective date of this proclamation.”
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamationsuspending-entry-aliens-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-followingcoronavirus-outbreak/
Which visas are affected with the Presidential Proclamation (June 22, 2020)?
The Presidential Proclamation announced on June 22, 2020 extends Proclamation 10014 for a certain immigrant visa and includes certain H-1B, H-2B, L, and J visa applications.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamationsuspending-entry-aliens-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-followingcoronavirus-outbreak/
I have a valid H1B, H2B, L, or J visa and my children/spouse have derivative visas. Can we enter the U.S.?
Those with valid visas as of June 24 are not subject to the Proclamation. However, those whose visas expire and apply for a renewal are subject to the proclamation.
Will this impact Diversity Visa applicants?
The DV Program has multiple stages. DV-2021 applicants won’t be interviewed until FY2021. However, the suspension does apply to DV applicants, with certain exceptions. The Proclamation will expire on December 31 unless extended.
I am in the U.S. on an H1B, H2B, L, or J visa but my visa will expire before December 31. Can I renew my visa?
Visa holders already legally in the U.S. do not need to renew their visa to remain. If you depart the U.S., you will need a valid visa to return.
I am in the U.S. on an H1B, H2B, L, or J visa but my visa will expire before December 31. Can I extend my stay?
Visa expiration is separate from authorized stay. For questions on extending authorized stay, we refer you to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
I am a physician. Am I exempt?
Physicians applying for a J visas are not subject to the proclamation. Physicians seeking to enter the U.S. on an H1B or L visa to provide medical care, or are involved in research related to COVID-19, may be considered for exceptions.
Which J visas are subject to the Proclamation?
The Proclamation applies to J visa holders “participating in an intern, trainee, teacher, camp counselor, au pair, or summer work travel program, and any alien accompanying or following to join such alien.”
I am already in the United States on a H1B, H2B, J, or L visa. What does this mean for me?
The Proclamation is not retroactive. No valid visas will be revoked under this Proclamation. For questions on extension of status, we refer you to the Dept of Homeland Security.
I have an approved (H1B, H2B, J, or L) petition and I'm waiting for my interview. What does this mean for me?
Suspension of entry applies to “any alien who does not have a nonimmigrant visa that is valid on the effective date of this proclamation.”
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamationsuspending-entry-aliens-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-followingcoronavirus-outbreak/
Which visas are affected with the Presidential Proclamation (June 22, 2020)?
The Presidential Proclamation announced on June 22, 2020 extends Proclamation 10014 for a certain immigrant visa and includes certain H-1B, H-2B, L, and J visa applications.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamationsuspending-entry-aliens-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-followingcoronavirus-outbreak/
I have a valid H1B, H2B, L, or J visa and my children/spouse have derivative visas. Can we enter the U.S.?
Those with valid visas as of June 24 are not subject to the Proclamation. However, those whose visas expire and apply for a renewal are subject to the proclamation.
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