Visa Suspension Extended Through March 2021
In April 2020, President Trump issued Proclamation 10014 which declared a ban on certain employment-based non-immigrant visas and some immigrant visas due to concerns relating …
What is CEAC?
The Department of State is responsible for processing immigrant visa applications after USCIS approves the initial I-130 form (Petition for Alien Relative). After the I-130 …
Judge Orders USCIS to Reinstate DACA Program
Complying with a recent federal court order, on Monday December 7, 2020, the Trump administration reinstated the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. It …
How (and When) to Request Congressional Assistance on your Case
Following up with USCIS, the US Department of State, and US embassies or consulates abroad is never a fun task. Phone lines are often run …
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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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