Month February 2017

  OK – I have had many people asking why the 2NLs for April interviews have not yet gone out. Just to be clear, they aren’t actually LATE yet. The VB is typically published from the 8th the the 15th… Continue Reading →

I thought I would update what we know about the recent travel ban and what is likely to happen next. The existing travel ban has been suspended due to court decisions in the State of Washington. This was a temporary… Continue Reading →

The 9th circuit of appeal UNANIMOUSLY judged that the block on the travel ban continue to be blocked. This re-affirms the order made by the Federal judge and means the travel ban remains lifted. The appeal was held by a… Continue Reading →

  The “March” visa bulletin has been published. It concerns the case numbers eligible for April interviews. For those that are current, and have forms processed early enough, they can expect their 2NL in about 1 to 2  weeks from… Continue Reading →

The Department of Homeland Security are complying with the order to suspend the travel ban. Things have returned to the position BEFORE Trump signed the Executive Order. Visas that were “provisionally revoked” are automatically reinstated UNLESS they have been physically… Continue Reading →

This is an important development. This afternoon a Federal judge in Washington State has issued a restraining order that immediately blocks the travel ban. It is a powerful step. The Whitehouse has issued a statement that they intend to appeal… Continue Reading →

As I write this, the Executive Order has been in place almost exactly 1 week. I have given several updates, and I have another to give, but first I wanted to take a moment to explain the way the US… Continue Reading →