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The Many Faces of Stern Elkind Curray & Alterman LLP

Since 1985,Stern Elkind Curray & Alterman has limited its practice to immigration law, with a special emphasis on matters relating to the employment of foreign professionals. Mr. Stern and Ms. Elkind founded the firm with the goal of providing the very best immigration advice and representation to our clients. As the firm has grown, we have continued our commitment to maintaining a high level of expertise combined with an understanding that our clients are individuals whose lives are deeply affected by the work we do. Over the years, we have developed expertise and wide-ranging experience in all facets of immigration law.

We continue to be deeply affected by our clients, some of whom are introduced within this web site.

Changes and Delays Expected in Nonimmigrant Application Process

July 28, 2003

In response to the August 1, 2003 deadline to implement the new personal appearance regulation (explained in the July 7, 2003 item), many consular posts are changing their nonimmigrant visa application procedures. Invariably, the changes will have the effect of increasing the processing time required, both to obtain an appointment and to issue the visa. Applicants should schedule visa appointments as early as possible.

It is critical that travellers planning on applying for a visa abroad check relevant consular web sites, especially those with firm travel plans that may be affected by delays in visa issuance. Procedures are changing daily and in some cases, even pending applications may be affected.

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