Receipt Notice Delays
AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) is reporting widespread delays for certain receipt notices from USCIS. Notices related to Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence …
Good News for DACA Recipients
Since its creation in 2012 by President Obama, the DACA program for young undocumented immigrants has gone through many changes, and its legality has been …
The Citizenship Test is Getting Harder
USCIS issued a Policy Alert on November 13, 2020 which describes upcoming changes to the test required to gain US citizenship. The changes will affect …
Six Key Elements of Biden’s Immigration Plan
President-elect Joe Biden will not be taking office until January 2021 but he has already provided extensive details of his plans to change the U.S. …
What to Do When Your EAD is Expiring But Your Case is Still Processing
If you have filed for Adjustment of Status in the US (Form I-485), you most likely also filed Form I-765 and Form I-131 to apply …
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The Impact of Membership in the Communist Party on Your Green Card or U.S. Citizenship
In order to become a permanent resident of the U.S., it is necessary to prove a negative: that you are not “inadmissible” to the U.S. …
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Volunteering Without Employment Authorization
If you are a visitor to the United States, or you’ve entered the country without a work visa, you might be wondering if you are …
Disclosing Traffic and Other Minor Citations on Your N-400
The Application for Naturalization (Form N-400) is the first step towards U.S. citizenship. The application asks extensive questions about an applicant’s criminal history, including a …
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Does Filing an I-130 Establish Immigrant Intent?
When you have loved ones who live in the United States and are eligible to file for your permanent residency (green card), you might be …
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USCIS Announces Oct. 2nd Fee Increase
USCIS has announced that they will increase filing fees for many applications as of October 2, 2020. Following announcements that USCIS is struggling to meet …
ICE Rescinds Rule Banning International Students from Remote Education
The Trump administration has rescinded an unpopular policy announcement made last week after a lawsuit was filed by Harvard and MIT. The US Immigration and …
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Traveling During the COVID Pandemic: What You Need to Know
How do the current travel restrictions and immigration suspensions related to COVID-19 affect my travel and immigration options? In general, given present public health concerns, …
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