US Visas Publications

Victims of crimes without legal status in the US

27 June 2014

Author: US visa lawyer Alena Shautsova I am the victim of a crime, but I do not have a legal status in the US. Is there anything I can do? This unfortunately is a question many people are afraid to ask, because of their immigration status or lack thereof. I am here to tell you that you do not have to be afraid, contact an attorney to make sure yo ...

What to do when you are stuck in "Administrative Processing"?

02 January 2014

Author: US Visa Attorney Alena Shautsova If one applies for a visa with a US consulate, he or she may encounter something called "administrative processing." In a regular course of events, a visa applicant receives response to the visa application the date of his or her visa interview. However, sometimes the date of the decision happens much later ...

New Visas to Russia Will Be Cheaper and For a Longer Period of Time

10 September 2012

Author: US visa lawyer Alena Shautsova Recently, the US and Russia came to an agreement that they both will simplify the application process for tourist and business visas to these countries. The agreement will enter into effect on September 9, 2012. Please see usembassy.gov/russia/. Russian citizens may visit ustraveldocs.com/ru/ for specific ins ...

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