USCIS updates its policy regarding CSPA Age calculation. - Under this new guidance, USCIS will use the Dates for Filing chart (Chart B) to calculate these noncitizens’ ages for CSPA purposes, which provides these noncitizens with more certainty about their eligibility to adjust status. - Under the previous CSPA guidance,...
How Much Does it Cost to Hire an Immigration Lawyer in the US?
If you need help navigating the complexities of the United States immigration system, it's highly recommended that you opt for an experienced immigration lawyer. But how much does it cost to hire an immigration lawyer? Here, we'll explore the costs associated with professional legal assistance, as well as ways to...
Settlement reached – USCIS agreed to return to bundling H-4 and L-2..
1. Settlement reached - USCIS agreed to return to bundling *H-4 and L-2* *derivatives **Form I-539 and Form I-765,**along with *adjudication of the *underlying Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker**, *when those forms are properly filed together, regardless of whether they are filed under standard or premium processing. (*Edakunni,...
*LAUNCH of WELCOME CORP – Private Sponsorship of **Refugees*
The Dept. of State with the Dept of Health and Human Services is forming 'Welcome Corp' a new private Sponsorship program for Americans to sponsor Refugees arriving through the USRAP (U.S. Refugee Admissions Program), directly support their resettlement and welcome them to their communities. Those interested in learning more about...
Expansion of Premium Processing Services by USCIS
USCIS announced the next phase of its expansion of premium processing services. Beginning January 30, 2023, USCIS will accept Form I-907 premium processing requests for all new and pending I-140 petitions for E13 multinational executive and manager petitions and E21 NIW petitions. Premium processing for these I-140 petitions are to be...
No Contest VS Guilty – How Are They Different?
The terms “no contest plea” and “guilty plea” are often used interchangeably in the United States judicial system. No contest pleas are also called nolo contendere or nolo pleas. Although they may be similar and have the same general outcome, these terms have different implications in the context of a...
How to Win Child Custody for Fathers
Fathers facing a custody battle need to take extra steps to ensure they have the best chance at winning. Here are some practical tips for preparing yourself and your case for success in court and finding ways to increase your chances of getting the outcome you want. Understand your rights...
Form I-693 is valid for 2 years from the date of the civil surgeon’s signature. After the 2-year time frame, you must submit a new Form I-693 if USCIS has not adjudicated your Form I-485.
On 9/29/2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extendingtemporary waiver of the requirement that civil surgeons must sign FormI-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, no more than60 days before an individual applies for the underlying immigration benefit(including Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence orAdjust Status).The waiver was...
Deportable Offenses for Green Card Holders
If you are a lawful permanent resident on a visa or green card in the United States, you could face deportation for a variety of reasons. Naturalization as a citizen is the only way to avoid deportation in case of criminal conviction. In the same time, it’s worthy to note...
Asylum Processing Rule is Now in Effect in the Courts and Asylum Offices of Seven Destination Cities – FAST TRACKED
A new rule went into effect on May 31, 2022. This rule radically alters the procedure for asylum seekers who are processed through expedited removal proceedings at the southern border. This rule is called Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers <https://www.aila.org/infonet/dhs-and-doj-interim-final-rule-asylum-processing>. Among...
The Chief Immigration Judge has issued this guidance to remove certain cases from the Court’s docket if they are not ripe for adjudication
The Chief Immigrarion Judge has issued this guidance to remove certain cases from the Courts' docket if they are not ripe for adjudication, to *"ensure the efficient disposition of all pending cases," including "to set priorities" for the resolution of cases, "to direct that adjudication of certain cases be deferred,"...
USCIS, DHS Is Currently Experiencing Delays In Issuing Receipts For Form I-589, Application For Asylum, And For Withholding of Removal
USCIS, DHS is currently experiencing delays in issuing receipts for Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal - https://www.uscis.gov/i-589 Due to these delays, you may not receive a receipt notice in a timely manner after you properly file your Form I-589. For purposes of the asylum one-year...
Important News/Updates
1. According to a Stay order by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on June 24, 2022, all pre-authorized Regional Centers *remain valid and are eligible to sponsor new EB-5 investors (and file Form I-526 petitions) *otherwise compliant with relevant RIA provisions 2. On June 24,...
AILA GA-AL
Chapter Executive Committee, where Ms. Bhavya Chaudhary is the Treasurer this year (American Immigration Lawyers' Association).
Automatic Extension of Work Permits by 540 days
People in certain employment eligibility categories who 1. timely file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to renew their Work Permits may receive up to 540-day automatic extension of their EAD validity. 2. The renewal application must be for the same employment eligibility Category Code as the current EAD, except...