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15
May
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Got a question about visas? We’re hosting a Twitter chat!

Come and join us for a Twitter chat! Have your visa questions answered by a Consular Officer, from 12-1pm on Wednesday 15th May.

Just tweet us your question using the hashtag #USVisas and we will respond to you during the chat.

Never attended a Twitter chat before?  Simply log into your Twitter account and tweet us a message in the following format: @USAinUKCGCorner Your question #USVisas

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19
Apr
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It’s Webchat Time!

Do you have a question about U.S. Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas?  Are you a student hoping to travel to the United States this year? Curious about exchange programs? Then ask a Consular Officer and let us help you prepare!

Please join our webchat on Thursday, April 25th at 12 – 1pm to learn more about U.S. Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas!

http://conx.adobeconnect.com/unitedkingdom

If you would like to post your questions ahead of time, please do so here on our blog, or on our twitter feed using the hashtag #webchat.  We will answer all questions at the time of the web chat.

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9
Apr
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Are you traveling to the U.S. during April or May?

During April and May, the paper Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record is to disappear at U.S. ports of entry and will be replaced by an automated system which will collect data from the nonimmigrant visa holder’s electronic travel record.  Because advance information is only transmitted for air and sea travelers, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will still issue a paper form I-94 at land border ports of entry.

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9
Apr
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H-1 & H-2 visas

The H -1 and H-2B visa has been in the news lately.  If you are the beneficiary of or are awaiting approval of an H-1 or H-2B petition, take time to read the following.

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22
Mar
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Update! Transcript AvailableWe’re having a webchat! Join us March 28th!

Do you have a question about U.S. Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas?  Are you a student hoping to travel to the United States this year? Curious about exchange programs? Then ask a Consular Officer and let us help you prepare!

Please join our webchat on Thursday, March 28th at 12 – 1pm to learn more about U.S. Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas!

http://london.usembassy.gov/visa_webchats.html

If you would like to post your questions ahead of time, please do so here on our blog, or on our twitter feed using the hashtag #webchat.  We will answer all questions at the time of the web chat.

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28
Feb
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Driving in Florida!

You may have heard that effective January 1, 2013 visitors to Florida from outside the United States are required to have an International Driving Permit in addition to a valid UK driving license, in order to drive lawfully in the state.  On February 14, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced that the enforcement of the law is suspended pending a legal review as it may conflict with an international treaty.

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22
Feb
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Update! We’re having a Webchat! February 28th, 12-1pm

Do you have a question about U.S. Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas?  Hoping to travel to the United States this year? Do you have a question about immigrant visa requirements and forms? Then ask a Consular Officer and let us help you prepare!

A transcript of the chat is now available – http://london.usembassy.gov/visa_webchats.html.  Check back here soon for the date of our next webchat

Please join our webchat on Thursday, February 28th at 12 – 1pm to learn more about U.S. Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas!

http://conx.adobeconnect.com/unitedkingdom

If you would like to post your questions ahead of time, please do so on our blog, or on our twitter feed using the hashtag #webchat.  We will answer all questions at the time of the web chat.

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13
Feb
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Are you applying for a J-1 Intern or J-1 Trainee exchange visitor visa?

The DS-7002 has been updated!

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24
Jan
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USCIS Immigrant Fee

You may have read about the USCIS Immigrant Fee that is being introduced for all immigrant visa applicants issued a visa on or after February 1, 2013.  What may not have been made clear is how this fee will affect immigrant visa applicants who applied for a visa before February 1, but whose immigrant visa was refused or not processed to conclusion until after that date.

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22
Jan
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UPDATE! Transcript Available – We’re hosting a webchat! – January 24th, 12-1pm

Do you have a question about U.S. Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas?  Thinking about travelling to the United States this year? Having trouble with the requirements for an immigrant visa? Then ask a Consular Officer and let us help you prepare!

Please join our webchat on Thursday, January 24th at 12 – 1pm to learn more about U.S. Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas!

http://conx.adobeconnect.com/unitedkingdom

If you would like to post your questions ahead of time, please do so on our blog, on our twitter feed using the hashtag #webchat, or you can post your question in the chatroom .  We will answer all questions at the time of the web chat.

UPDATE – Transcript available on our website – HERE

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