5 Reasons to Hire An Immigration Lawyer
Reasons to Hire An Immigration Lawyer
Whether your goal is to become a citizen of the United States, receive a temporary work visa, or obtain a visa for your fiancé, an experienced immigration lawyer will be an integral part of navigating the process successfully. That is because the role of your immigration lawyer is to develop a strategy that will help you achieve your objective in the...
5 Reasons to Hire An Immigration Lawyer in Astor, FL
Reasons to Hire An Immigration Lawyer in Astor, FL
Whether your goal is to become a citizen of the United States, receive a temporary work visa, or obtain a visa for your fiancé, an experienced immigration lawyer will be an integral part of navigating the process successfully. That is because the role of your immigration lawyer is to develop a strategy that will help you achieve your...
President Biden repeals discriminatory travel bans
On January 20, 2021, his first day in office, President Biden issued a “Proclamation on Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to The United States.” The Proclamation rescinds travel restrictions that affected primarily Muslim-majority and African countries and have kept some family members separated for years.
The restrictions affected visa applicants the following...
President Biden issues a memo preserving and fortifying DACA
On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued a Presidential Memorandum “Preserving and Fortifying Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).” This memo directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General, to “take all actions he deems appropriate consistent with applicable law, to preserve and fortify DACA.”...
Liberian green card application deadline extended through December 21, 2021
The filing period for certain Liberian nationals and certain family members to apply for adjustment of status under the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) provision has been extended from one year to two years. Applications will now be accepted through December 21, 2021.
See our prior blog post on this topic at https://bit.ly/2LrxwRq and contact our office for more...
USCIS changes to Naturalization (Citizenship) Civics Test will apply to N-400 applications filed on or after December 1, 2020
On November 13, USCIS issued a Policy Alert and updated its Policy Manual to reflect changes to the Naturalization Test. The changes will apply to N-400 Applications filed on or after December 1, 2020.
Currently, applicants have to study 100 civics questions. At their interview, they must get at least 6 out of 10 questions correct. Under the new policy, applicants will have to study...
Clock is ticking for Liberians and family members to apply for green cards under the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) provision
The Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) provision, enacted on Dec. 20, 2019, provides a path for certain Liberians living in the United States to become lawful permanent residents (obtain green cards). Applications must be received by USCIS by December 20, 2020, leaving just over four months left to apply.
To be eligible for permanent residence under the LIRF, you must meet the...
Federal judge stops government from applying recent changes to public charge rules during COVID-19 national emergency
On Wednesday, July 29, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued two orders halting the application of public charge changes that were implemented in the last few years. These orders have nationwide effect during the COVID-19 emergency.
First, the court enjoined USCIS from applying the 8/14/2019 USCIS Final Rule on Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds for...
USCIS to increase filing fees for many forms
On Friday, July 31, USCIS announced a final rule that adjusts filing fees for numerous USCIS forms. Most of the fees have increased, while a few have decreased. Any forms postmarked on or after October 2, 2020, must include the new fee.
FormCurrent FeeNew Fee effective 10/2/2020Fee increase or decreaseI-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (online...
5 Reasons to Hire An Immigration Lawyer in Barberville, FL
Reasons to Hire An Immigration Lawyer in Barberville, FL
Whether your goal is to become a citizen of the United States, receive a temporary work visa, or obtain a visa for your fiancé, an experienced immigration lawyer will be an integral part of navigating the process successfully. That is because the role of your immigration lawyer is to develop a strategy that will help you achieve your...