November 2002

Online Chat with Attorney Mira Mdivani on January 8, 2003

Attorney Mira Mdivani will answer immigration questions in an on-line chat on January 8, 2003 at 8:00 Central Time. Simply log on to www.ilw.com, then under “Resources for Immigrants and Employers”, click on “Chat with Attorneys”, and post your questions. You may start posting your questions 15 minutes before the start time. The chat is free and open to everyone.

INS Issues Foreign Travel Advisory for Aliens With Pending Immigration Applications

The Immigration and Naturalization Service has issued an advisory regarding travel during the pendancy of an application for adjustment of status. Read on for the advisory.

NSC Backs Off I-140/TN Policy Change

The Nebraska Service Center now indicates that the filing of an immigrant petition is simply one factor to consider in the adjudication of a TN extension, and should not automatically result in a denial.

National Visa Center Changes Immigrant Visa Processing

The National Visa Center (NVC) changed certain immigrant visa (IV) processing procedures as of October 1, 2002. Under the new procedures, when the NVC receives the approved IV petition from INS, NVC first generates for all posts one bill per case for Affidavit of Support review (where applicable) and one bill per applicant for consular processing fees. All such bills are bar-coded and must be paid through NVC's bank in St. Louis by certified check or money order.