Diversity Visa Lottery Opens for 2018 - Registration Ends November 7, 2016
The United States Department of State released a public notice on September 16, 2016 providing information on how to apply for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program for 2018 (DV-2018). OVERVIEW: "Diveristy immigrants" are foreigners from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. 50,000 diversity visas (DVs) will be available for the fiscal year of 2018. No single country may receive more than 7% of the available DVs in any one year. ELIGIBILITY
Special Immigration Relief for Victims of Hurricane Matthew
USCIS announced Tuesday that they will offer immigration relief measures that may help people affected by unforeseen circumstances, including natural disasters, such as Hurricane Matthew. These measures may be available on a case by case basis upon request: Change of nonimmigrant status or extension of nonimmigrant stay for an individual currently in the United States, even if the request is filed after the authorized period of admission has expired; Re-parole of individuals
