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All You Need Is Love—and Alcorn

ImmigrationBy Anita Koumriqian February 11, 2019 Leave a comment

Mei’s parents immigrated from Taiwan to the U.S. decades ago. Her parents would take her to visit relatives in Taiwan from infancy until she left home for college. As an adult, Mei continued to travel to Taiwan to see family. Mei* met Yan-ting* during one of those trips. After that trip, Mei and Yan kept…

What You Should Know to Avoid the Higher Risk of Visa Denials

ImmigrationBy Sophie Alcorn September 26, 2018 Leave a comment

A new policy that began this month makes it easier for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to deny visas and other immigration benefits. USCIS is no longer required to request more evidence that could complete an application or notify the applicant that it intends to deny the application. This policy overturns a 2013 policy that…