VISA2US Blog

Whether you need to speak to a real person or are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms, there should be a list of options to consider when dealing with your USCIS application or case.

CLEAR is a safe alternative to your physical CDC card in the event that you lose or misplace your vaccination record while travelling internationally.

While many international travellers ignore the State Department’s warning system, it’s 4-tiered approach is a reminder of the potential risks while travelling abroad.

Even though a backlog persists, U.S. consulates were able to schedule more immigrant visa interviews in March than in January or February, 2022.

Green card applicants in the U.S. need to satisfy all of the vaccine requirements, including Covid-19, before becoming a legal resident. However, some classes of non-immigrants and dependents are not subject to such regulations whilst seeking an immigration benefit.

Green card interviews are back to semi-normal scheduling. However, the USCIS works by its own Covid-19 policies, including rescheduling applicants who have tested positive for the virus within the last 14 days prior to their initial appointment.

The new U.S. international travel policy that will go into effect November 8th will significantly change the requirements for those seeking entrance to the country.

Covid-19 should not interfere with those returning to the U.S. so long as a negative viral test is recorded 3 days prior to travel and all other documents/green cards are in order.

The CDC has issued guidelines as of January, 2021, for receiving a Covid test before any international trip coming to the United States.

Family-based applicants have less to worry about as the current travel ban excuses immigrants and non-immigrants with close relatives in the United States. Employment-based non-immigrants however are mostly barred from entering the U.S. unless it is in the U.S. national interest to allow entry.