the government of US to suspend interviews for some types of visas. This suspension is temporary and aims to put an end to the backlog of applications that was caused by the closure of consulates due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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However, the new rule, which is valid until the end of 2022, only applies to temporary workers who apply for H-1, H-3, H-4, L, O, P and Q visas. In addition, certain conditions must be met, including that the application must be made from your country of origin or residence.
Furthermore, the applicant for one of these types of visas cannot have had any visa previously refused or present any apparent or potential inability to issue an authorization to enter the United States United. “If the person has already had any visa approved before and is applying for one of the visas established by the new norm, he will not need to apply face-to-face interview if the consular officer so decides”, explains Felipe Alexandre, founding partner of AG Immigration, an immigration office American.
The suspension of the interview stage for certain candidates for H-2, F, M and J work and study visas, which already existed, was also extended until the end of 2022. Furthermore, persons who renew any type of visa within 48 months of the valid period will also be eligible for the waiver of the face-to-face interview.
US eases student visas
The US government, at the end of January, communicated several changes in its immigration policies. Such changes aim to facilitate the entry of foreign students on American soil. In addition, they also aim to reach professionals in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
However, the main novelty was the inclusion of 22 new courses in the STEM list, updated by the Department of Home Security. Therefore, international students from these fields will now be able to legally work in the United States for three years after graduation.
With that, “the measure should increase the number of foreign students in the United States, since the country suffers from a lack of qualified labor.” says the expert.
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