prudential revocation

State Department Guidance Directive on Prudential NIV Visa Revocations (Sept. 2, 2016)

The Department would like to bring to your attention a policy implemented on  November 5, 2015, which requires consular officers to prudentially revoke (i.e., without  making a determination that the individual is inadmissible) nonimmigrant visas of individuals arrested for, or convicted of, driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, or similar arrests/convictions, that occurred within the previous five years, as detailed in 9 FAM 403.11-3(A). This requirement does not apply when the arrest/conviction occurred prior to the date of the visa application and has already been assessed within the context of a…Read More Breaking News

Prudential Revocation is causing fear to Travel

Recently we posted a video on prudential revocation of visas for those who have a DUI and DWI and traveling back to the United States.  This law is becoming a major nightmare for those who want to travel abroad. We wanted to elaborate more on this rule. The Prudential Revocation rule has been there for a while, however in 2016, the State Department amended the Foreign Affairs Manual to read the following: 9 FAM 403.11-5(B) (U) Prudential Revocations (CT:VISA-50; 02-22-2016) a. (U) Although consular officers generally may revoke a visa only if the alien is ineligible under INA…Read More Breaking News