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30/60 Day Rule Is Now The 90-Day Rule

On September 16, 2017, the Department of State’s (DOS) Visa Office issued a cable providing guidance to U.S. embassies and consulates regarding the application of INA section 212(a)(7)(C)(i) as it pertains to revised guidance at 9 FAM 302.9-4(B)(3)(g-h) regarding the 90 day rule, formerly known as the “30/60 day rule.” What is the 30/60 day rule? As a general rule, a person cannot have preconceived intent to enter the U.S....

LGBT Immigrants – The Current Landscape

We have come a long way since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and allowed us to reunite thousands of same-sex bi-national couples. While LGBT U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can now sponsor their same-sex couples for immigration benefits, and benefit from the changes made to assisted reproductive technology laws, there remain plenty of hurdles for LGBT individuals seeking...