Topic
Visa Application
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David Hirson & Partners, LLP Blog
Criminal record does not lead to automatic visa denial
By Rajayogan.s@thomsonreuters.com
Getting a US visa often means a chance for a better life for many immigrants. However, some believe their criminal history might deny them this fresh start. Fortunately, it does…
Ackah Business Immigration Law
What To Do If You Receive A Procedural Fairness Letter
By Publisher
A Procedural Fairness Letter (PFL) is a formal communication from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or another immigration authority to an applicant when there are concerns about immigration fraud…
Knowledge Centre
How to Apply for an Overseas Domestic Worker Visa
The Overseas Domestic Worker Visa allows domestic staff working in a private household to enter the UK and continue their employment for up to 6 months. This route is suitable…
Supreme Court Update
Smith v. Arizona (No. 22-899), Erlinger v. United States (No. 23-370), Department of State v. Muñoz (No. 23-334)
By Tadhg Dooley, David R. Roth
The Nine closed out OT23 with their so-called “clean-up conference” last Tuesday, issuing multiple GVRs in cases controlled by recent opinions and granting cert in five new cases for OT24. We’ll attend…
David Hirson & Partners, LLP Blog
The ‘hardship waiver’ and how it can help you
By Rajayogan.s@thomsonreuters.com
U.S. laws can make it very difficult for individuals to apply for a visa. It could be especially difficult for individuals who cannot legally enter the country due to health…
ImmigrationProf Blog
Celebrity Immigrant News: Judge Orders Prince Harry’s Visa Application Information Be Handed Over
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia CommonsNewsweekand CNN report that the U.S. government has been ordered to produce records pertaining to Prince Harry's visa application The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) denied…
Immigration Lawyers Blog
SPARE Suit?: DHS Sued Over Prince Harry Visa Application
Prince Harry’s U.S. visa is still causing him concern—part of the never-ending saga of the royal family. The Heritage Foundation, an institution promoting conservative policies, was recently in federal court…
Knowledge Centre
Mistakes and Errors in UK Visa Applications (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this two-part series on visa application mistakes, we looked at how an ‘innocent mistake’ in a UK visa application is distinguished from a false representation in…
Knowledge Centre
Common Mistakes and Errors in UK Visa Applications
When submitting a UK visa application through UKVI, any information provided ought to be true, accurate and complete according to the applicant’s knowledge. However, as the process is oftentimes complex…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
USCIS Updates Policy on Untimely Filed Extensions of Stay and Change of Status Applications
Quick Hits USCIS has updated its policy manual to formalize the agency’s ability to excuse untimely filed extensions of stay and change of status requests. The policy update clarifies the…