Naturalization certificates and citizenship documents are very different documents. That being said, both of these documents can be used to prove that a certain individual is indeed a citizen of the United States. While these documents can be interchangeable during most legal procedures, it’s worthwhile to know the differences between...
News & Updates
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...
What is a PERM Green Card?
If you are an employee of a U.S. based entity, you may be able to get lawful permanent residence status or green card directly through your employer. This is called a PERM Green Card. Several types of green card sponsorship via employment start off with PERM labor certification. Bhavya Chaudhary...
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...
PREMIUM PROCESSING FOR PENDING EB-1 AND EB-2 I-140s ONLY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is implementing premium processing for certain petitioners who have a pending Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers , under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications. This expansion of premium processing *only applies to* certain previously filed *Form I-140 petitions under an E13 multinational executive and...
HOW TO CHECK YOUR IMMIGRATION COURT CASE STATUS ONLINE:
1. Enter on Google Search: EOIR Case status 2. Click on EOIR Case status when it shows up 3. Hit Accept 4. Enter A# 5. Please check it everyday for updates, dates of Master hearing or Individual hearing
Alert: New USCIS Forms for EB-5 Regional
Effective May 14, 2022, under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) of 2022, all Companies seeking regional center designation must submit these forms: - *Form I-956, Application for Regional Center Designation* Form I-956, Application for Regional Center Designation carries a filing fee of $17,795. - *Form I-956H, Bona Fides...
DOYLE MEMORANDUM – DISMISS /TERMINATE NONPRIORITY CASES EFFECTIVE FROM APRIL 25, 2022
On April 3, 2022, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Principal Legal Advisor Kerry E. Doyle issued a memorandum to all ICE Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) attorneys providing guidance on exercising prosecutorial discretion (PD) in removal proceedings (Doyle Memorandum). It is effective from April 25, 2022 and implements...
I-94/Admission to the United States
No more combo cards?
Case Processing Times Once Petition Filed
Once a petition has been filed, for case status: Please visit USCIS Case processing timesSelect your Case Type such as I-485 or I-918 or I-129 or whatever it isSelect the Service Center – found at the bottom of your Receipt Notice – example 4. Select the Service Center and Case...