Hello Everyone, and happy Spring! We have a few logistical immigration items to discuss this month. First, at the end of March, USCIS removed the requirement that civil surgeons sign Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, no more than 60 days before an individual applies for an underlying immigration benefit, including Form I-485, Application to Read more about April 2023 Newsletter: Happy Spring![…]
One of the most important decisions widow(er)s must make is whether to remain in the United States or not—especially if they are foreign-born.
March has been a pretty quiet month for immigration policy, so we have just a couple of updates this month. In January, United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) unveiled a proposal to raise the fees for many common application types in an attempt to provide more funding for its operations. This includes a potential doubling of Read more about March 2023 Newsletter: The latest news on Green Card applications[…]
For many DACA recipients, the prospect of obtaining a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen or green card holder is a promising path to lawful permanent residence. However, navigating the complex U.S. immigration system can be overwhelming. In short, yes it is possible to apply for a marriage-based green card as a Read more about Can You Apply for a Marriage-based Green Card as a DACA recipient?[…]
The Department of Homeland Security has announced a new “streamlined and expedited” process for workers who have been victims or witnesses to the violation of labor rights.
New Green Card Designs Green card applicants can soon expect their issued cards to look quite a bit different. Late last month, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new designs to improve security of Permanent Resident Cards and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). The existing design was last updated in 2017. USCIS began issuing the Read more about February 2023 Newsletter: New Green Card Designs[…]
Welcome to our first newsletter of 2023! DHS grants relief to undocumented workers At the top of our news this month is the announcement by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about new guidelines that grant relief to undocumented workers for workplace violations. What this means is that noncitizen workers who are victims of, or Read more about January 2023 Newsletter: Immigration News[…]
The Green Card application process can be lengthy and complicated. This article answers ten of the most frequently asked questions about the Green Card application.
Happy Holidays to You & Your Loved Ones! I would like to wish everyone a joyful and safe holiday season, and a blessed new year. Let us hope that 2023 will bring more positive changes in immigration policy! Read the latest news below. DACA News Just this week, there was news of a potential compromise Read more about December 2022 Newsletter: Happy Holidays[…]
The process of applying for naturalization after obtaining a marriage green card can seem daunting, but it does not have to be. Here is a brief overview of the steps you will need to take in order to become a naturalized citizen of the United States. 1. Get your Green Card If you are married Read more about How to Apply for Citizenship after a Marriage-based Green Card[…]