Immigrant Visas

Trump issues entry ban for certain non-immigrant visas, extends immigrant visa ban

Yesterday, June 22, 2020, President Trump issued a new Presidential Proclamation, “Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to…

4 years ago

President Trump Announces Suspension of “Green Cards” – Has Not Yet Provided Detail

On April 20, 2020, the President of the United States tweeted that he will sign an Executive Order to temporarily…

5 years ago

New Health Insurance Requirement for Immigrant Visa Applicants Temporarily Halted by Court

On Saturday, November 2, 2019, a judge in the U.S. District Court in the District of Oregon issued a temporary…

5 years ago

New Health Insurance Requirements for Immigrant Visa Applicants

On October 4, 2019, President Trump issued a “Presidential Proclamation on Health Care,” declaring that all people applying for immigrant…

5 years ago

Implications of Social Media Question on DS-160 and DS-260

The U.S. Department of State is now asking applicants for immigrant and nonimmigrant visas to provide information about their social…

5 years ago

Trump Administration to Begin Increased Enforcement of Sponsors’ Financial Obligations Based on Affidavit of Support

An Applicant/Beneficiary for an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status must demonstrate that he or she is not inadmissible…

5 years ago

Supreme Court Allows Trump Travel Ban to Take Effect

On December 04, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the third version of President Trump’s travel ban will be…

7 years ago

Partner Jennifer Casey Speaks at AILA Rome District Chapter Conference in Amsterdam

Between October 18-20, 2016, Partner Jennifer Casey had the privilege of attending the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Rome District’s…

8 years ago

Are you feeling lucky? It’s Diversity Visa Lottery Time!

The Diversity Visa Lottery is a congressionally mandated system that provides immigrant visas to randomly selected individuals from regions and…

8 years ago

Expansion of I-601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver Process

After months of anticipation, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 29, 2016 a final rule to expand the…

8 years ago

A good day’s work

Here at Kolko & Associates, we really love our job. Each of us truly love coming to work and we…

9 years ago

Important Considerations for Employers and Employees under new Visa Bulletin Framework

In September 2015 the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) jointly announced a new…

9 years ago