Category : Consulate


Citizenship by Investment: Navigating the country choices for E-2 Visas
Posted on 10/19/2020 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

Information for investors seeking E-2 visas following the acquisition of treaty country citizenship by investment (“CBI”) is especially relevant in light of the changes in the EB-5 program post-November 20,… Read More

U.S. Embassy London Hosts Visa Webchat
Posted on 12/20/2013 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The U.S. Embassy in London conducted a webchat on November 26, 2013. Highlights of the webchat include: U.S. government policy is under review regarding “criminal cautions” in the United Kingdom.… Read More

DS-230 Expires for Certain Applicants, Online Forms Launched
Posted on 03/05/2012 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

A new DS-260 form has replaced the DS-230 for certain applicants. The DS-260, Online Immigrant Visa Application & Registration, and DS-261, Choice of Address and Agent, are electronic visa application… Read More

U.S. Consulate in Chennai Stops Processing Immigrant Visa Petitions
Posted on 01/19/2012 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

As of January 1, 2012, the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, India, is no longer processing immigrant visa petitions. The U.S. embassy in New Delhi and U.S. consulate in Mumbai… Read More