From USCIS: Update on COVID-19 Omicron Variant Due to increased spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19, USCIS field offices may need to reschedule appointments based on local conditions. We will send notices to applicants and petitioners with previously scheduled appointments for interviews and naturalization ceremonies if we need to reschedule....
From USCIS: Update on COVID-19 Omicron Variant
Immigration Court has suspended all standing orders through Jan. 31, 2022 in light of the ongoing pandemic.
Immigration Court has suspended all standing orders through Jan. 31, 2022 in light of the ongoing pandemic. Hearing will be held via WebEx or Phone forNon-detained people who have Attorneys and Detained people. People (respondents) do not need to be in the same location as their Attorneys. Hearings will be postponed for Non-detained people who do not have Attorneys If...
EB-5 Update January 5, 2022
On January 5, 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed on unopposed motion to dismiss DHS’ appeal of Behring Regional Center LLC v. Alejandro N. Mayorkas, et al. (formerly Behring Regional Center LLC v. Wolf, 20-cv-09263-JSC). This is welcome news and clears up questions and uncertainty for pending I-526 petitions that may have been impacted...
If you have a U Visa filed with USCIS, and A Bonafide Work permit Application Filed with USCIS (or not).
If you have a U Visa filed with USCIS, andA Bonafide Work permit Application Filed with USCIS (or not)You need to wait for USCIS to determine if your case is Bonafide and issue you a letter and Work permit.USCIS has not said how much time it will take.USCIS has updated...
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Benefits of Becoming a US Citizen
Legal permanent residents, commonly known as green card holders, have the option of applying for naturalization to become a full-fledged citizen of the United States. Individuals who received their green card through marriage to a citizen can apply for naturalization after 3 years of being a legal permanent resident. All...
Immigration Law: Statutes vs. Regulations vs. Memos
Immigration law can be challenging to understand, particularly for someone with a foreign background. Nowadays, there are plenty of resources available for immigrants – videos, articles and the statutes & regulations themselves. But how can you ensure that what you’re reading is the government’s interpretation of a law, and not...
WHY IS YOUR CASE TAKING SO LONG? USCIS PROCESSING DELAYS REMAIN AT CRISIS LEVELS
Biden Administration Plans to Rescind COVID-19 Travel Bans beginning in November; Will Require Proof of Vaccination Instead.
Today, the White House announced that it plans to ease travel restrictions on all international travelers coming into the United States beginning in early November 2021. The White House will rescind the current geographic COVID-19 related travel bans implemented for individuals from China, Iran, the Schengen Area, U.K., Ireland, Brazil, South...
For U Visa Applicants:
Answers to Questions about EADs, 4 years or 2 years, Green Card period etc.: Under the new Guidance issued on June 15, 2021, People can get Work Permits (EADs) once they have been fingerprinted if USCIS determined the application is Bonafide.The EAD issued is in (c)(14) category known as 'Deferred...
USCIS Extends Evidence of Status for Conditional Permanent Residents to 24 Months with Pending Form I-751 or Form I-829
Starting Sept. 4, 2021, USCIS is extending the time that receipt notices can be used to show evidence of status from 18 months to 24 months for petitioners who properly file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, or Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status....
EB-5 UPDATE 08/23/2021:
Today USCIS filed a motion to appeal the decision the Northern District Court of California made on June 23rd in the Behring Regional Center Lawsuit on the last day it was allowed. You may see this motion directly at this link. The good news is that since the USCIS did not file...
Why Is Your Case Taking So Long? USCIS Processing Delays at Crisis Levels
Why hasn’t your case been decided yet? USCIS Processing Times are at Crisis Levels Millions of families, people and businesses from all around the nation who applied for humanitarian relief have to wait longer for USCIS or the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to process and approve their petitions and...
The Effects of Deportation on Children
Deportation has a devastating impact on the lives of children and their mental health. Having a parent or caregiver deported can lead to discrimination, poverty, fear, health issues and lower school performance. Between 2009 and 2013, over 5.3 million children in the U.S. had at least one undocumented parent, even...