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U.S. Visa Interviews Waived for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas until December 31, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in profound reductions in the U.S. Department of State’s (DOS) visa processing capacity. Consequently, the DOS in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on December 31, 2021 that consular officers had been granted the discretionary power to temporarily waive in-person interview requirements for certain nonimmigrant visas until … Continue reading

Are all employees who enter the U.S. on business “Business Visitors”?

By Andrea Vaitzner on August 27, 2019 Posted in Canada, Québec

It is not uncommon for Canadian employers to send their employees to the U.S. for business reasons. When they do so, employers should be mindful of the difference between business and work travel. Depending on the purpose for travel, an individual may enter the U.S. as a Business Visitor, or they may need to apply … Continue reading