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American Immigration Lawyers Association Meeting at National Visa Center

On November 02, 2017, AILA’s DOS Liaison Committee arranged a tour and question-and-answer session with the National Visa Center (NVC) located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

This event was limited to 35 AILA members from all the United States; two of which were paralegals.

One of the paralegals selected was Cecilia Solis from VERDIN Law.

Texas Represented by VERDIN Paralegal, Celicia Solis

Cecilia was the only person from Texas at this tour. She was able to visit the National Visa Center building; as well as the U.S Department of State Consular Affairs Buildings.

During this tour, the National Visa Center staff briefed AILA members on NVC’s responsibilities and processes, provided updates on recent upcoming procedural changes, and provided useful tips.

Click here to see the questions solicited by AILA – and the responses provided by National Visa Center.

We are so proud of the opportunity Cecilia had – and the information she brought back to VERDIN!

American Immigration Lawyers Association – AILA

The American Immigration Lawyers Association is the national association of immigration lawyers established to promote justice, advocate for fair and reasonable immigration law and policy, advance the quality of immigration and nationality law and practice, and enhance the professional development of its members.

National Visa Center

After U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approves immigrant visa petitions, the USCIS forwards your petition to the National Visa Center (NVC) in Portsmouth, NH for immigrant visa pre-processing.

What is a U.S. Visa?

From https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/general/frequently-asked-questions/what-is-a-u-s-visa.html

A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship.

Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel. The Visa section of this website is all about U.S. visas for foreign citizens to travel to the United States.

(Note: U.S. citizens don’t need a U.S. visa for travel, but when planning travel abroad may need a visa issued by the embassy of the country they wish to visit. In this situation, when planning travel abroad, learn about visa requirements by country, see Country Specific Travel Information in the Passport section of this website.)

How Can I Use a Visa to Enter the United States?

Having a U.S. visa allows you to travel to a port of entry, airport or land border crossing, and request permission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspector to enter the United States. While having a visa does not guarantee entry to the United States, it does indicate a consular officer at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad has determined you are eligible to seek entry for that specific purpose.

DHS/CBP inspectors, guardians of the nation’s borders, are responsible for admission of travelers to the United States, for a specified status and period of time. DHS also has responsibility for immigration matters while you are present in the United States.

What Types of Visas Are There?

The type of visa you must obtain is defined by U.S. immigration law, and relates to the purpose of your travel. There are two main categories of U.S. visas:

• Nonimmigrant visas – For travel to the United States on a temporary basis.
• Immigrant visas – For travel to live permanently in the United States.

E2 Visa or Immigration Questions? Please Contact VERDIN Law

Isaul Verdin has extensive experience advising multinational companies and entrepreneurs on complex US immigration matters involving investments.

Mr. Verdin focuses on advising companies on structuring entities, acquisitions, and strategic expansion to satisfy US immigration E-1, E2, L1A, L1B, or EB-1 objectives in a variety of fields. These business opportunities include real estate, aviation, technology, manufacturing, retail, luxury goods, and professional services. Additionally, he litigates deportation defense matters throughout the US.

VERDIN boasts a combined 70 years of experience in immigration law. Since its inception, VERDIN has gained a reputation for prevailing in even the most complicated immigration matters.

“As a Board Certified, Immigration Lawyer (Texas Board of Legal Specialization) with over 17 years of experience, my passion is immigration law. We will listen to your concerns, answer all your questions, and expertly guide you through your immigration process.” ~ Isaul Verdin, Founder and Managing Attorney

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