Author: Acheampong & Associates

Mr. Amponsah could hardly believe his eyes. He had just been refused a B visa to attend her daughter’s graduation ceremony in the U.S. He walked dejectedly out of the US consulate in Accra towards his expectant wife who stood some yards away across the road. “How could the officer refuse me the visa?” he bellowed in anger and bewilderment. “I had every document that they…

In this article, we will consider what is an immigrant visa and the main elements of an immigrant visa. We will also consider the main distinctions between an immigrant and a nonimmigrant visa and the class of persons who are eligible to apply for an immigrant visa. What is an immigrant visa? An immigrant visa is a type of visa issued to foreign nationals which entitle…

I have always been asked the extent to which a lawyer may assist in a B visa application. I have always answered that the nature of the B visa adjudication does not really need a lawyer’s representations. In short, there is very little a lawyer may do to impact on your chances for a B visa. At best, a lawyer or other representative may only assist you in booking your…