Service Updates

Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Administrative Processing updates

11 February 2013 (Monday) - The latest updates for nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants whose applications are subject to administrative processing.
USCIS I-130 Petition Processing Times

As of February 05, 2013, we are processing petitions filed on January 14. (Last updated Tuesday, Feb 5th, at 10:10 GMT)
New USCIS immigrant fee to be implemented

16 January 2013
IRS Strengthens Integrity of ITIN System; Revised Application Procedures in Effect for Upcoming Filing Season (IRS.gov)

14 January 2013 (reposted)
Visa Processing Fees Adjusted

13 April 2012 - The State Department will adjust visa processing fees. Although most categories of nonimmigrant visa processing fees will increase, the fee for E-1, E-2 & E-3 visas, K visas (for fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens) and all immigrant visas will decrease.
Worldwide Worldwide Caution from the Bureau of Consular Affairs

18 July 2012 - The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Read the travel alert »
It's A Scam!

28 April 2011 - The U.S. Embassy London gives you some advice on how to spot if you are potentially being scammed. Read more about scams »

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