If you are living in Medellín, Bogotá, or Cartagena, you’ve likely built a great life. But the new State Department suspension on immigrant visas has just turned your freedom into a cage. As of this week, the “standard” path for bringing your Colombian spouse to the U.S. (the CR-1 Visa) is effectively frozen. If you…
We all know about the new suspension of immigrant visas including the CR-1 visa. The good news is there is a workaround. The K Visa is the only legal exception that bypasses this ban, but the system is rigged against it. If you try to file this yourself, the National Visa Center will almost certainly…
The news of the January 21, 2026, immigrant visa suspension has sent shockwaves through the expat and immigrant communities. If you are a petitioner with a spouse or fiancé in one of the 75 affected countries—spanning from Thailand and Pakistan to Jamaica and Brazil—you might feel like your path to a life together has been…
Last Updated: January 2026 If you have a K-1 fiancé(e) visa application (Form I-129F) currently pending with USCIS, or if you are preparing to file one, urgent new policy changes may affect your timeline. Effective immediately, USCIS has implemented a processing hold on immigration benefit requests for nationals of specific “high-risk” countries. This follows recent…
For couples filing a new I-130 (CR-1) petition, realistic timelines are longer than K-1 cases because the process involves immigrant visa steps rather than a fiancé visa. In straightforward cases, you can expect about 12–18 months from filing to visa issuance. USCIS processing is still the main bottleneck. I-130 petitions are currently taking 7–12 months, depending…
How to Actually Get a B1/B2 Tourist Visa Written by a former US fraud prevention officer. The B1/B2 Visa is a non-immigrant visa issued by the United States that allows foreign nationals to enter the country for temporary purposes. Tourist visa approval is highly subjective on a case-by-case basis. The B1/B2 Tourist visa can be…
Obtaining a U.S. B1/B2 visa (Business/Tourism) requires applicants to undergo an interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate. The visa interview is a critical step in the process, as the consular officer will determine your eligibility for entry based on your answers. Being prepared for the types of questions they might ask can make the…
The dream of studying in the United States remains a powerful aspiration for many international students. The U.S. continues to be a top destination for higher education, renowned for its prestigious universities and diverse academic opportunities. However, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the path to securing an F-1 student visa has become increasingly…
Short answer: Because of TNT’s (Tago ng Tago) Long Answer: Visa applications are often a stressful and confusing process, especially when it comes to understanding the requirements for different visa categories. In the Philippines, a significant number of U.S. visa refusals stem from applicants applying for the wrong type of visa or misunderstanding the requirements…
B1/B2 Tourist Visa Session 60-Minute U.S. Visa Interview Coaching Session: This comprehensive coaching session is designed to fully prepare you for your U.S. Visa Interview. The agenda below is a sample, but we can adjust it according to your specific needs, whether you require more practice interviews or additional time for Q&A. DS-160 Review (10…
