On Wednesday, President Biden issued an executive order ending Proclamation 10014, the Trump-era ban on new green cards during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proclamation 10014 was issued by former President Trump in April at the start of the coronavirus pandemic to bar the issuance of visas at U.S. Consulates and Embassies abroad and limit the entry […]
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On Tuesday the 2nd, after a swearing-in ceremony for the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, President Biden signed three executive orders concerning a trio of pressing controversial immigration-related issues: reuniting migrant children separated from their families, rebuilding a functioning asylum system, and restoring opportunities for foreign workers and students to enter […]
After only a few days in office, President Biden has already issued various immigration-related executive orders, starting on inauguration day. End of Muslim Travel Ban Among the first of Biden’s executive orders was an end to the Muslim Travel ban, which could reunite tens of thousands of families who are separated across international borders. The […]
Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it will replace the sticker that is currently issued to green card holders to extend the validity of their Permanent Resident Card Form (I-551) with a revised Form I-797, Notice of Action for Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Typically, green card holders in Portland, […]
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The Oregon Legislature passed the House Bill 2015 called “Driver Licenses for All†during the 2019 legislative session, which removes the requirement that individuals must prove that they are legally present when they apply for a standard Oregon driver license, permit, or ID card. Eligible individuals can also apply for a motorcycle or farm endorsement […]
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Yesterday afternoon, a federal district judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstate the Obama-era DACA program. Those protected under the DACA program are commonly known as “Dreamers.†This program currently enrolls about 650,000 individuals. Immigration Lawyers in Portland Oregon have not been able to help new DACA applicants apply over the past few years because […]
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On November 13th, USCIS announced its plans to implement a revised civics test for U.S. citizenship applicants. According to their memo last week, USCIS has revised this test “as part of a decennial update to ensure that it remains an instrument that comprehensively assesses applicants’ knowledge of American history, government and civic values.†USCIS had […]
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Throughout President Trump’s four years in office, over 400 executive and regulatory actions on immigration have taken place to make it even more challenging for foreign nationals to immigrate to the United States. However, as the U.S. will soon transition away from a Trump administration with Joe Biden’s upcoming presidency, there are several key issues […]
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Court Blocks USCIS Fee Increases On the 29th of September, 2020, a federal judge in California granted a motion for the preliminary injunction of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) updated fee schedule. This fee schedule was set to go into effect on October 2nd, 2020, and would have increased filing fees for certain […]
On the 25th of August, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would cancel the scheduled furlough of about 13,400 of its employees. USCIS justifies this decision by citing “unprecedented spending cuts†as well as a “steady increase in daily incoming revenue and receipts.†The agency expects to maintain operations through […]
On the 21st of August, the House of Representatives introduced a new bill called the Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act, which would allow the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services agency to halt the furloughs of over two-thirds of its employees and to expand its services for improved processing of applications. USCIS is scheduled to […]
On July 31st, 2020, DHS announced a final rule regarding the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) fee schedule, which would dramatically increase USCIS filing fees for certain immigration and naturalization benefit requests. Overall, USCIS fees are being increased by a weighted average of 20 percent, according to USCIS. The changes to filing fees include […]
Last evening, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals limited an order that blocked the application of Trump’s Public Charge Grounds Final Rule during the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal appellate court concluded that the Department of Homeland and Security (DHS) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may implement the public charge […]
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On August 3rd, 2020, President Trump issued an executive order entitled “Executive Order Aligning Federal Contracting and Hiring Practices with the Interests of American Workers.†This order follows a trend of curtailing employment-based immigration, as Trump cites the economic crisis catalyzed by the coronavirus pandemic as a primary justification for newly adopted immigration policies. The […]
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On July 29, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a nationwide temporary suspension of the application of the February 24th 2020 Public Charge Grounds Final Rule. The injunction of this rule will apply to any period during which there is a declared national health emergency due to the […]
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USCIS has been delaying the printing of green cards and employment authorization documents that the organization has already promised to individuals. This accompanies a wave of green card and work permit delays related to the U.S.’s response in immigration policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important to note that USCIS is currently still open, […]
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On the 21st of July 2020, President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum that would exclude undocumented immigrants from being counted in congressional districts. This comes with the purpose of redrawing congressional districts, as unauthorized immigrants living in the United States will be excluded from census population counts. The White House justified these changes by […]
On July 17th, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must accept new applications for DACA, a program started by former President Obama to protect undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. A month ago, the Trump administration attempted to completely end the DACA program, but this order was blocked by the […]
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On the 10th of July 2020, President Trump announced that he would work to transform U.S. immigration policy, noting that an executive order will be released in the next four weeks to create a merit-based immigration system. This transformation will shift U.S. immigration policy to a structure in which an alien applicant’s skills are the […]
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On July 6th, 2020, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) announced modifications to temporary exceptions for nonimmigrant students taking online classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the fall term of 2020. The SEVP, which sets all student visa regulations for student visas, is run by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This spring and […]
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Last Tuesday, United States District Judge Timothy J. Kelly overturned the Third-Country Asylum Rule, one of the Trump Administration’s most severe asylum policies, ruling it illegal. Kelly, who was appointed to the court in 2017 by President Trump, claimed that the Third-Country Asylum Rule was “unlawfully promulgated†because it did not give a public notice […]
On Monday the 22nd of June 2020, President Trump issued a new proclamation (known as Proclamation 10014, or the Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak) to temporarily suspend the entry of certain foreign workers into the […]
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Recently, the Trump Administrations suspended the approval of green card requests to immigrants abroad seeking residency in the United States. Last week, this administration temporarily halted the process of requests from green card applicants already living in the country. The agency argues that this hold on processing green card applications is due to the suspension […]
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Today, the 18th of June, the Supreme Court ruled against the Trump Administration’s efforts to end the DACA program. This program, called the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, protects over 700,000 individuals brought to the U.S. as children from deportation by shielding them and allows them to work. At least 27,000 of these DACA […]
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Since the Trump Administration published new proclamations restricting certain immigrants from entering the U.S. on April 22nd, further proclamations have been expected to be added to restrict the entry of nonimmigrant visa holders. On June 5th, 2020, the Whitehouse, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Homeland Security have agreed to some changes that […]
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Before the end of June 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to deliver a ruling about the future of DACA. This ruling will have deep impacts for the 649,070 immigrants with DACA status across the country. It is suspected that the Supreme Court will favor the Trump Administration and rule to terminate the DACA […]
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On May 27th, USCIS announced that it will reopen some domestic offices and resume non-emergency public services on or after June 4th. As a response to the novel COVID-19 pandemic, USCIS had temporarily suspended routine in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers. USCIS has been following the Centers for Disease […]
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Significance of HEROES Act on Immigrants in the United States The U.S. House of Representatives recently introduced the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act) as their “phase four†2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) stimulus and relief package. The HEROES Act, which House Representatives narrowly passed on May 15, 2020, by a 208 […]
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USCIS Proposed Changes to Affidavit of Support USCIS has recently proposed significant changes to the Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support) and other related forms I-864A and I0864EZ. The first proposed change is for U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who are sponsoring a foreign spouse or relative for green cards to disclose […]
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Can I still sponsor my Spouse, Parent, or Child for a Green Card during Covid-19? As COVID-19 disrupts immigration services and proceedings in the U.S., many citizens wonder if they can still petition their relatives. Yes!—if you are a U.S. citizen of at least 21 years of age, you can still sponsor your spouse, parent, […]
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USCIS Relaxed Immigration Policies during Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic On March 18th, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services temporarily suspended in-person services in h opes to slow the spread of COVID-19. USCIS plans to reopen offices on or after June 4th, 2020, unless there is an extension in public closures. USCIS continues to process green cards, […]
Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) Impacts on Immigrant Applicants Recent measures taken by the United States government, in an effort to halt the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), have disrupted immigration services and proceedings. Here is a brief overview of commonly asked questions regarding how this pandemic will affect noncitizens, particularly green card and naturalization applicants. […]
Proclamation of April 22nd, 2020: The Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market during the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak On Wednesday, April 22nd, President Trump signed an executive order to suspend the issuance of new green cards to prevent immigration into the […]
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Immigration is constantly in the news lately, and the USCIS is constantly making changes that will impact legal immigration, for better or for worse. What USCIS Changes are Being Made in 2020? There are a number of changes in the books for 2020, some of which are designed to slow immigration and others to streamline […]
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Consequences of COVID-19 on U.S. immigration policy In the midst of our interconnected world, COVID-19 has rapidly spread and awakened the world’s anxieties while new related policies have abruptly restricted human movement. As the Trump Administration attempts to contain the contemporary strain of Coronavirus, U.S. immigration policy has been shaped by the crisis. Impacts of […]
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Immigration laws are constantly changing and evolving. And these changes are making it increasingly difficult for individuals to understand the immigration process and what steps they need to take in order to apply for particular Visa’s, Green Cards, and U.S. Citizenship. These new immigration policies have also made it extremely crucial for individuals to […]
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Since the 1940s, the U.S. agricultural industry has heavily relied on the undocumented immigrant labor force to support its needs. However, in 2008, after significant expenditures to increase border security, there was a massive slowdown of these farm workers coming into the country. As a result, the agricultural industry was left in severe need of […]
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New Public Charge Rule: What Documents do Green Card Applicants need now? Since 1996, federal laws have stated that aliens must demonstrate self-sufficiency to be granted permanent legal status. The Supreme Court’s Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds Final Rule, implemented on February 24th, 2020, revised the guidelines of determining whether an alien individual is admissible […]
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New Public Charge Rule’s Impact on Green Card Applicants Since February 24th, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds Final Rule nationwide. This public charge rule expands the grounds on which immigration enforcement officials can deny the acquisition of a green card or other legal status to […]
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Staying Informed on the New H-1B Immigration Cap Registration System Immigration law is complicated. No one knows this better than Elliot M.S Yi and his team of immigration attorneys at Immigration Law Group. When you’re applying for a work visa, it can seem as though the rules are constantly changing, and they only get more […]
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In the past, “no-match letters” created a lot of stress for employers, employees, and immigrants. After a lot of push back and lawsuits from immigration groups, businesses, and labor unions, the “no-match letters” were stopped. However, in recent months they have returned. With them came a lot of concerns about compliance issues and fears that […]
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The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has been a lifeline to thousands of people that are living in the United States. It protects these individuals from being subjected to dangerous conditions from their home country like disease, starvation, violence, and other threatening conditions. However, TPS regulations are continually changing. Now more than ever, it is critical […]
The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act provides several new provisions that impact many national science and technology policies, the Defense Department’s research security efforts, and several immigration-related measures. Immigration Law Group consists of top-rated Immigration lawyers who understand the effects of these immigration policy changes. We know how imperative it is to have a dedicated […]
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The path to U.S. naturalization is increasingly complex and filled with pitfalls; and many of them seem hopelessly murky as well. One recent change has been to the imposingly and confusingly named Title 8 Chapter 1 Subchapter C Part 316 section 316.10 “Good Moral Character.” It states that an applicant for naturalization must be a […]
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Social media is ubiquitous these days, and while it can be a great way to communicate with family and friends, it’s important to keep in mind that it is largely public. Even with the use of privacy settings, DHS has used social media monitoring and vetting as a justification to approve or deny visas. They […]
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The pathway to United States citizenship involves many complex options and, at times, confusing criteria. Immigration law in the United States is continually evolving and changing and can cause a lot of tension for immigrants trying to figure out how it all works. Applying for a green card based on a marriage can seem like […]
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Starting a business can be an invigorating process that can yield high dividends. It’s an enticing opportunity that many want to be involved in. However, with the continually evolving political climate, the issue becomes whether a Non-U.S. Citizen can own a business in the United States? What Rights Do Non-U.S. Citizens Have? The U.S. Constitution […]
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U.S. work and student visa policies have been changing since time immemorial. However, President Donald Trump proposed a change in immigration policies. These changes restrict non-US citizens and immigrants permanently or temporarily from studying, living, and working in the United States. According to the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP), the US Citizenship and Immigration […]
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Under the current political administration, many of the established immigration laws, like the Migrant Protection Protocol, are being profoundly altered and scrutinized to limit the number of people arriving at the US- Mexico border. Because of these new policies, there has been constant chaos for vulnerable asylum seekers. It is leaving thousands of migrants to […]
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There’s much debate about the DACA and DAPA programs, which has an impact on the lives of undocumented immigrants. Many immigrants, U.S citizens and residents will need to learn the details and issues affecting the existing US immigration policy. Currently, the U. S Citizenship and Immigration Services do not accept applications for DACA and DAPA […]
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Sanctuary state is a term that takes on many different meanings in this politically charged atmosphere. However, the bottom line for both political sides is that these areas are places where illegal immigrants are protected. Nonetheless, the similarities end there and the confusion behind these immigration laws begins. What Is A Sanctuary State? A sanctuary […]
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Since the fateful 9/11 event, it’s sad to say that the US is no longer that “promised land” foreigners resorted to easily. Consequently, border patrols have changed forever. The situation doesn’t go well for immigrants given the increase in detentions, family separations, and fleeing individuals being turned away at interior checkpoints. So, what hope do […]
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The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, since its inception, has offered protection to an estimated 820,000 immigrants who are undocumented from getting deported. Surprisingly, virtually all the immigrants happen to have come to the United States while young, and have been residents for the last ten years. Currently, however, the progress is in […]
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The cost for becoming a United States Citizen might become 83 percent more expensive. The Trump Administration is attempting to raise the application fees from citizenship to legal permanent residency. Last Thursday, USCIS announced the proposed price hikes, in their statement “current fees do not recover the full costs of providing adjudication and naturalization services.†[…]
On Saturday, Federal District Court Judge from Portland, Oregon, ruled against the Trump Administration’s attempt to curb legal immigration. The proposed policy would require immigrants to prove they have the financial resources to obtain health insurance if approved for a Visa. Judge Simon issued a nationwide temporary restraining order that prevents the United States […]
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The Supreme Court will be taking on a number of major cases that will have major implications. They will be hearing cases that deal with LGBTQ, guns and DACA. There are currently 800,000 young immigrants within the DACA system. Their fate is in the hands of nine justices. The Supreme Court will be deciding on […]
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The Public Charge Rule is set to go into affect on October 15th. The new policy has received many challenges, both in court and with Immigration advocates. Critics of the new rule have claimed “The new rule — which critics say makes the definition of “public charge†so vague and all-encompassing that it will effectively […]
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The Trump administration will deny visas to immigrants who cannot prove they will have health insurance or the ability to pay for medical costs once they become permanent residents of the United States, the White House announced Friday in the latest move by President Trump to undermine legal immigration. The proclamation has been in the […]
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Dated: June 4, 2019 The United States Department of State issued a new policy May 31, 2019 requiring nearly all visa applicants to the United States to list any and all social media accounts, emails, and phone numbers used within the past five years. The new policy was implemented in hopes of improving the visa-screening […]
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How to become a United States Citizen: You have been a permanent resident green card holder for the last five years, or a permanent resident green card holder for the last three years if you are filing as the spouse of a US citizen. Now you want to enjoy the benefits of being a United […]
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Dated: May 30, 2019 Recently the United States and Immigration Services Website has released naturalization statistics. According to the USCIS a total of 163,000 people were naturalized during 2018. This has been a 55% increase from the year before. Some immigration attorneys believe it is due to the recent political climate and the ability to […]
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How to Sponsor my Parents for an Immigrant Visa/Green Card Do you want to reunite with your parents overseas and let them see their grandchildren in the U.S.? If they are currently in the U.S. visiting, did you know they may be eligible to stay and apply for adjustment of status? So long as you […]
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How do I remove conditions (I-751) on my 2-year conditional Green Card? First, check the expiration date on your 2-year conditional green card. You may not file Form I-751 to remove conditions until you are within 90 days of the green card’s expiration date. Both you and your spouse are Joint Petitioners of the application […]
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How to get a Marriage Visa for my Spouse? You made the leap and married your spouse overseas! Now you are back in the U.S. and want to get your spouse into the U.S. on a marriage visa so she can reunite with you. How do you sponsor your husband/wife and bring them into the […]
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Your Complete Guide to Marriage Green Card in the U.S. How to apply for Marriage Green Card in the U.S.? When deciding to apply for marriage green card in the U.S., also known as “adjustment of status”, if your husband/wife is a U.S. citizen, and you entered the U.S. legally (generally on a visa), you […]
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Request for Work Permit:If you live in the U.S. temporarily and you need a job, you will need to file a request for Employment Authorization Document, also known as “EAD” also known as your “work permit”. This permit should not be confused with a permanent resident “green card”. A green card is evidence of your status as a Lawful Permanent Resident…
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Dated: 02/09/2019 The Executive Office for Immigration Review announced that court hearings will resume as the 35-day partial government shutdown came to a close last month. This was a record-long shutdown that delayed approximately 60,000 court hearings according to the Department of Justice. The Executive Office for Immigration Review noted that “cases will be reset […]
When you or your family member applying for immigration benefits, want to be sure what is on your record from USCIS or the border, our firm can help you request those records. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), you are entitled to requesting…
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If you are seeking to invest in a Business in the U.S., you should consider how much you are willing to invest and what type of venture would be best for you to pursue. Our firm has assisted many clients obtain non-immigrant status in the U.S. by virtue of their investment…
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President Biden Ends Freeze on Green Cards
Immigration, News, Recent Immigration NewsOn Wednesday, President Biden issued an executive order ending Proclamation 10014, the Trump-era ban on new green cards during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proclamation 10014 was issued by former President Trump in April at the start of the coronavirus pandemic to bar the issuance of visas at U.S. Consulates and Embassies abroad and limit the entry […]
A Trio of Immigration-Related Executive Orders: February 2nd, 2021
Recent Immigration NewsOn Tuesday the 2nd, after a swearing-in ceremony for the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, President Biden signed three executive orders concerning a trio of pressing controversial immigration-related issues: reuniting migrant children separated from their families, rebuilding a functioning asylum system, and restoring opportunities for foreign workers and students to enter […]
Immigration-Related Executive Orders: Biden’s First Week
Immigration, News, Recent Immigration NewsAfter only a few days in office, President Biden has already issued various immigration-related executive orders, starting on inauguration day. End of Muslim Travel Ban Among the first of Biden’s executive orders was an end to the Muslim Travel ban, which could reunite tens of thousands of families who are separated across international borders. The […]
USCIS Implements New Procedure to Extend Green Card Validity in Portland Oregon
News, Recent Immigration NewsToday, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it will replace the sticker that is currently issued to green card holders to extend the validity of their Permanent Resident Card Form (I-551) with a revised Form I-797, Notice of Action for Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Typically, green card holders in Portland, […]
Driver Licenses for All in Portland, Oregon
News, Recent Immigration NewsThe Oregon Legislature passed the House Bill 2015 called “Driver Licenses for All†during the 2019 legislative session, which removes the requirement that individuals must prove that they are legally present when they apply for a standard Oregon driver license, permit, or ID card. Eligible individuals can also apply for a motorcycle or farm endorsement […]
New DACA Applicants can now apply in Portland, Oregon: Federal Judge Orders USCIS to Fully Reinstate DACA Program
Immigration, News, Recent Immigration NewsYesterday afternoon, a federal district judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstate the Obama-era DACA program. Those protected under the DACA program are commonly known as “Dreamers.†This program currently enrolls about 650,000 individuals. Immigration Lawyers in Portland Oregon have not been able to help new DACA applicants apply over the past few years because […]
Citizenship Test Changes in Portland, Oregon
Citizenship, Immigration, Recent Immigration NewsOn November 13th, USCIS announced its plans to implement a revised civics test for U.S. citizenship applicants. According to their memo last week, USCIS has revised this test “as part of a decennial update to ensure that it remains an instrument that comprehensively assesses applicants’ knowledge of American history, government and civic values.†USCIS had […]
Immigration Law Changes in Portland Oregon with Biden Administration
Immigration, Recent Immigration NewsThroughout President Trump’s four years in office, over 400 executive and regulatory actions on immigration have taken place to make it even more challenging for foreign nationals to immigrate to the United States. However, as the U.S. will soon transition away from a Trump administration with Joe Biden’s upcoming presidency, there are several key issues […]
Court Blocks USCIS Fee Increases
Documents & Filing, Green Cards, News, Recent Immigration NewsCourt Blocks USCIS Fee Increases On the 29th of September, 2020, a federal judge in California granted a motion for the preliminary injunction of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) updated fee schedule. This fee schedule was set to go into effect on October 2nd, 2020, and would have increased filing fees for certain […]
USCIS cancels furlough of 13,400 employees
Documents & Filing, Immigration, News, Recent Immigration NewsOn the 25th of August, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would cancel the scheduled furlough of about 13,400 of its employees. USCIS justifies this decision by citing “unprecedented spending cuts†as well as a “steady increase in daily incoming revenue and receipts.†The agency expects to maintain operations through […]
House of Representatives Introduces Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act: Save USCIS and Avoid Furloughs?
Immigration, Recent Immigration NewsOn the 21st of August, the House of Representatives introduced a new bill called the Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act, which would allow the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services agency to halt the furloughs of over two-thirds of its employees and to expand its services for improved processing of applications. USCIS is scheduled to […]
Significant Increases to USCIS Application Fees
Citizenship, Documents & Filing, Green Cards, Immigration, Recent Immigration NewsOn July 31st, 2020, DHS announced a final rule regarding the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) fee schedule, which would dramatically increase USCIS filing fees for certain immigration and naturalization benefit requests. Overall, USCIS fees are being increased by a weighted average of 20 percent, according to USCIS. The changes to filing fees include […]
Re-Implementing Public Charge Rule After Recent Injunction
Documents & Filing, Green Cards, Immigration, News, Recent Immigration NewsLast evening, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals limited an order that blocked the application of Trump’s Public Charge Grounds Final Rule during the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal appellate court concluded that the Department of Homeland and Security (DHS) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may implement the public charge […]
Trump’s New Executive Order Targets Work Visas & Nonimmigrant Workers
News, Recent Immigration News, Visas, Work Based VisasOn August 3rd, 2020, President Trump issued an executive order entitled “Executive Order Aligning Federal Contracting and Hiring Practices with the Interests of American Workers.†This order follows a trend of curtailing employment-based immigration, as Trump cites the economic crisis catalyzed by the coronavirus pandemic as a primary justification for newly adopted immigration policies. The […]
Injunction of Public Charge Final Rule
Green Cards, Immigration, Marriage-Based Visas, News, Recent Immigration NewsOn July 29, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a nationwide temporary suspension of the application of the February 24th 2020 Public Charge Grounds Final Rule. The injunction of this rule will apply to any period during which there is a declared national health emergency due to the […]
Ongoing Delays in Issuance of Green Cards and Work Permits
Immigration, News, Recent Immigration NewsUSCIS has been delaying the printing of green cards and employment authorization documents that the organization has already promised to individuals. This accompanies a wave of green card and work permit delays related to the U.S.’s response in immigration policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important to note that USCIS is currently still open, […]
New Order Targeting Undocumented Immigrants
Immigration, News, Recent Immigration NewsOn the 21st of July 2020, President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum that would exclude undocumented immigrants from being counted in congressional districts. This comes with the purpose of redrawing congressional districts, as unauthorized immigrants living in the United States will be excluded from census population counts. The White House justified these changes by […]
U.S. Court Decides That Trump Must Accept New DACA Applications
Documents & Filing, Immigration, News, Recent Immigration NewsOn July 17th, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must accept new applications for DACA, a program started by former President Obama to protect undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. A month ago, the Trump administration attempted to completely end the DACA program, but this order was blocked by the […]
Upcoming Executive Order: Impacts of a Merit-Based Immigration System
Immigration, News, Recent Immigration NewsOn the 10th of July 2020, President Trump announced that he would work to transform U.S. immigration policy, noting that an executive order will be released in the next four weeks to create a merit-based immigration system. This transformation will shift U.S. immigration policy to a structure in which an alien applicant’s skills are the […]
ICE to deport F-1 students if taking online courses this Fall 2020
Immigration, News, Recent Immigration NewsOn July 6th, 2020, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) announced modifications to temporary exceptions for nonimmigrant students taking online classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the fall term of 2020. The SEVP, which sets all student visa regulations for student visas, is run by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This spring and […]
Third Country Asylum Rule Overturned
Guides, Immigration, News, Recent Immigration NewsLast Tuesday, United States District Judge Timothy J. Kelly overturned the Third-Country Asylum Rule, one of the Trump Administration’s most severe asylum policies, ruling it illegal. Kelly, who was appointed to the court in 2017 by President Trump, claimed that the Third-Country Asylum Rule was “unlawfully promulgated†because it did not give a public notice […]
June 22nd New Executive Order: Visa Ban Extended
News, Recent Immigration NewsOn Monday the 22nd of June 2020, President Trump issued a new proclamation (known as Proclamation 10014, or the Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak) to temporarily suspend the entry of certain foreign workers into the […]
A Halt on Green Cards? USCIS Budget Shortfall, Impacts on Applicants
Green Cards, Immigration, News, Recent Immigration NewsRecently, the Trump Administrations suspended the approval of green card requests to immigrants abroad seeking residency in the United States. Last week, this administration temporarily halted the process of requests from green card applicants already living in the country. The agency argues that this hold on processing green card applications is due to the suspension […]
Supreme Court Rules: DACA is not terminated
News, Recent Immigration NewsToday, the 18th of June, the Supreme Court ruled against the Trump Administration’s efforts to end the DACA program. This program, called the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, protects over 700,000 individuals brought to the U.S. as children from deportation by shielding them and allows them to work. At least 27,000 of these DACA […]
New U.S. Nonimmigrant Visa Bans
Immigration, News, Recent Immigration NewsSince the Trump Administration published new proclamations restricting certain immigrants from entering the U.S. on April 22nd, further proclamations have been expected to be added to restrict the entry of nonimmigrant visa holders. On June 5th, 2020, the Whitehouse, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Homeland Security have agreed to some changes that […]
Implications of Potential DACA Termination During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Immigration, News, Recent Immigration NewsBefore the end of June 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to deliver a ruling about the future of DACA. This ruling will have deep impacts for the 649,070 immigrants with DACA status across the country. It is suspected that the Supreme Court will favor the Trump Administration and rule to terminate the DACA […]
USCIS Opening Portland Oregon’s Field Office and Resuming Some Public Services on June 4th, 2020
Immigration, News, Recent Immigration NewsOn May 27th, USCIS announced that it will reopen some domestic offices and resume non-emergency public services on or after June 4th. As a response to the novel COVID-19 pandemic, USCIS had temporarily suspended routine in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers. USCIS has been following the Centers for Disease […]
Significance of HEROES Act on Immigrants in the United States
Green Cards, Guides, Immigration, News, Recent Immigration NewsSignificance of HEROES Act on Immigrants in the United States The U.S. House of Representatives recently introduced the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act) as their “phase four†2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) stimulus and relief package. The HEROES Act, which House Representatives narrowly passed on May 15, 2020, by a 208 […]
USCIS Proposed Changes to I-864 Affidavit of Support
Green Cards, Guides, Immigration, Marriage-Based Visas, News, Recent Immigration News, TipsUSCIS Proposed Changes to Affidavit of Support USCIS has recently proposed significant changes to the Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support) and other related forms I-864A and I0864EZ. The first proposed change is for U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who are sponsoring a foreign spouse or relative for green cards to disclose […]
Can I still sponsor my Spouse, Parent, or Child for a Green Card during Covid-19?
Documents & Filing, Green Cards, Guides, Immigration, Marriage-Based Visas, Recent Immigration News, VisasCan I still sponsor my Spouse, Parent, or Child for a Green Card during Covid-19? As COVID-19 disrupts immigration services and proceedings in the U.S., many citizens wonder if they can still petition their relatives. Yes!—if you are a U.S. citizen of at least 21 years of age, you can still sponsor your spouse, parent, […]
USCIS Relaxed Immigration Policies during Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
Documents & Filing, Green Cards, Immigration, Marriage-Based Visas, News, Recent Immigration NewsUSCIS Relaxed Immigration Policies during Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic On March 18th, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services temporarily suspended in-person services in h opes to slow the spread of COVID-19. USCIS plans to reopen offices on or after June 4th, 2020, unless there is an extension in public closures. USCIS continues to process green cards, […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact on Immigrant Applicants (Questions & Answers)
Green Cards, Guides, Immigration, News, Recent Immigration News, VisasCoronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) Impacts on Immigrant Applicants Recent measures taken by the United States government, in an effort to halt the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), have disrupted immigration services and proceedings. Here is a brief overview of commonly asked questions regarding how this pandemic will affect noncitizens, particularly green card and naturalization applicants. […]
How Does Trump’s Executive Order affect your Immigration Case?
Green Cards, Immigration, Marriage-Based Visas, News, Recent Immigration NewsProclamation of April 22nd, 2020: The Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market during the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak On Wednesday, April 22nd, President Trump signed an executive order to suspend the issuance of new green cards to prevent immigration into the […]
Significant USCIS Changes That Will Impact Legal US Immigrants in 2020
Documents & Filing, Immigration, Recent Immigration News, UncategorizedImmigration is constantly in the news lately, and the USCIS is constantly making changes that will impact legal immigration, for better or for worse. What USCIS Changes are Being Made in 2020? There are a number of changes in the books for 2020, some of which are designed to slow immigration and others to streamline […]
How does the Coronavirus affect U.S. Immigration Policy?
Immigration, News, Recent Immigration NewsConsequences of COVID-19 on U.S. immigration policy In the midst of our interconnected world, COVID-19 has rapidly spread and awakened the world’s anxieties while new related policies have abruptly restricted human movement. As the Trump Administration attempts to contain the contemporary strain of Coronavirus, U.S. immigration policy has been shaped by the crisis. Impacts of […]
The “Public Charge” Rule: What Is It and How Does it Affect Those Applying for a Green Card?
Documents & Filing, Green Cards, Guides, Immigration, UncategorizedImmigration laws are constantly changing and evolving. And these changes are making it increasingly difficult for individuals to understand the immigration process and what steps they need to take in order to apply for particular Visa’s, Green Cards, and U.S. Citizenship. These new immigration policies have also made it extremely crucial for individuals to […]
House Passes Bipartisan Immigration Bill: What This Means For Thousands of Unauthorized Farmworkers?
Recent Immigration News, VisasSince the 1940s, the U.S. agricultural industry has heavily relied on the undocumented immigrant labor force to support its needs. However, in 2008, after significant expenditures to increase border security, there was a massive slowdown of these farm workers coming into the country. As a result, the agricultural industry was left in severe need of […]
New Public Charge Rule: What Documents do Green Card Applicants need now?
Documents & Filing, Green Cards, Guides, Immigration, News, Recent Immigration News, TipsNew Public Charge Rule: What Documents do Green Card Applicants need now? Since 1996, federal laws have stated that aliens must demonstrate self-sufficiency to be granted permanent legal status. The Supreme Court’s Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds Final Rule, implemented on February 24th, 2020, revised the guidelines of determining whether an alien individual is admissible […]
New Public Charge Rule’s Impact on Green Card Applicants
Documents & Filing, Green Cards, Immigration, Marriage-Based Visas, News, Recent Immigration News, TipsNew Public Charge Rule’s Impact on Green Card Applicants Since February 24th, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds Final Rule nationwide. This public charge rule expands the grounds on which immigration enforcement officials can deny the acquisition of a green card or other legal status to […]
The New H-1B Cap Registration System and What it Means for Your Business
ImmigrationStaying Informed on the New H-1B Immigration Cap Registration System Immigration law is complicated. No one knows this better than Elliot M.S Yi and his team of immigration attorneys at Immigration Law Group. When you’re applying for a work visa, it can seem as though the rules are constantly changing, and they only get more […]
Understanding No-Match Letters: What to Do When You Receive One
Documents & Filing, ImmigrationIn the past, “no-match letters” created a lot of stress for employers, employees, and immigrants. After a lot of push back and lawsuits from immigration groups, businesses, and labor unions, the “no-match letters” were stopped. However, in recent months they have returned. With them came a lot of concerns about compliance issues and fears that […]
Travel Regulation Updates: How Travel Impacts TPS Beneficiaries in Removal Proceedings?
Immigration, TipsThe Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has been a lifeline to thousands of people that are living in the United States. It protects these individuals from being subjected to dangerous conditions from their home country like disease, starvation, violence, and other threatening conditions. However, TPS regulations are continually changing. Now more than ever, it is critical […]
2020 National Defense Authorization Act: What to Know and How It Can Affect You?
Immigration, NewsThe 2020 National Defense Authorization Act provides several new provisions that impact many national science and technology policies, the Defense Department’s research security efforts, and several immigration-related measures. Immigration Law Group consists of top-rated Immigration lawyers who understand the effects of these immigration policy changes. We know how imperative it is to have a dedicated […]
Good Moral Character: What It Is and What You Need To Know
Documents & Filing, ImmigrationThe path to U.S. naturalization is increasingly complex and filled with pitfalls; and many of them seem hopelessly murky as well. One recent change has been to the imposingly and confusingly named Title 8 Chapter 1 Subchapter C Part 316 section 316.10 “Good Moral Character.” It states that an applicant for naturalization must be a […]
How Can Non-Citizens Protect Themselves When Posting on Social Media?
Citizenship, Documents & Filing, TipsSocial media is ubiquitous these days, and while it can be a great way to communicate with family and friends, it’s important to keep in mind that it is largely public. Even with the use of privacy settings, DHS has used social media monitoring and vetting as a justification to approve or deny visas. They […]
Marriage-Based Visas: What You Need to Know if You Have a Criminal History
Documents & Filing, Green Cards, Immigration, Marriage-Based Visas, VisasThe pathway to United States citizenship involves many complex options and, at times, confusing criteria. Immigration law in the United States is continually evolving and changing and can cause a lot of tension for immigrants trying to figure out how it all works. Applying for a green card based on a marriage can seem like […]
Can a Non-U.S. Citizen Start a Small Business in the U.S.?
Business, Citizenship, ImmigrationStarting a business can be an invigorating process that can yield high dividends. It’s an enticing opportunity that many want to be involved in. However, with the continually evolving political climate, the issue becomes whether a Non-U.S. Citizen can own a business in the United States? What Rights Do Non-U.S. Citizens Have? The U.S. Constitution […]
Will New U.S. Visa Policies Prevent The Hiring Of Foreign Workers?
Citizenship, Documents & Filing, Immigration, VisasU.S. work and student visa policies have been changing since time immemorial. However, President Donald Trump proposed a change in immigration policies. These changes restrict non-US citizens and immigrants permanently or temporarily from studying, living, and working in the United States. According to the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP), the US Citizenship and Immigration […]
Migrant Protection Protocol: What Is It and How Does it Affect Immigrants?
Documents & Filing, Immigration, NewsUnder the current political administration, many of the established immigration laws, like the Migrant Protection Protocol, are being profoundly altered and scrutinized to limit the number of people arriving at the US- Mexico border. Because of these new policies, there has been constant chaos for vulnerable asylum seekers. It is leaving thousands of migrants to […]
DACA and DAPA Programs: Who Qualifies?
CitizenshipThere’s much debate about the DACA and DAPA programs, which has an impact on the lives of undocumented immigrants. Many immigrants, U.S citizens and residents will need to learn the details and issues affecting the existing US immigration policy. Currently, the U. S Citizenship and Immigration Services do not accept applications for DACA and DAPA […]
What Are Sanctuary States and Why Are They Threatened?
ImmigrationSanctuary state is a term that takes on many different meanings in this politically charged atmosphere. However, the bottom line for both political sides is that these areas are places where illegal immigrants are protected. Nonetheless, the similarities end there and the confusion behind these immigration laws begins. What Is A Sanctuary State? A sanctuary […]
What Should Immigrants Know About Interior Checkpoints and Their Rights?
ImmigrationSince the fateful 9/11 event, it’s sad to say that the US is no longer that “promised land” foreigners resorted to easily. Consequently, border patrols have changed forever. The situation doesn’t go well for immigrants given the increase in detentions, family separations, and fleeing individuals being turned away at interior checkpoints. So, what hope do […]
4 Things That Will Happen To Dreamers If DACA Is Rescinded
Citizenship, UncategorizedThe Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, since its inception, has offered protection to an estimated 820,000 immigrants who are undocumented from getting deported. Surprisingly, virtually all the immigrants happen to have come to the United States while young, and have been residents for the last ten years. Currently, however, the progress is in […]
Trump Administration Will Raise Immigration Filing Fees
Citizenship, Documents & Filing, Green Cards, Guides, Immigration, News, Recent Immigration News, TipsThe cost for becoming a United States Citizen might become 83 percent more expensive. The Trump Administration is attempting to raise the application fees from citizenship to legal permanent residency. Last Thursday, USCIS announced the proposed price hikes, in their statement “current fees do not recover the full costs of providing adjudication and naturalization services.†[…]
Oregon Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan to Bar Immigrants Unable to Pay for Health Care
Immigration, News, Recent Immigration NewsOn Saturday, Federal District Court Judge from Portland, Oregon, ruled against the Trump Administration’s attempt to curb legal immigration. The proposed policy would require immigrants to prove they have the financial resources to obtain health insurance if approved for a Visa. Judge Simon issued a nationwide temporary restraining order that prevents the United States […]
Supreme Court to take on DACA in new term
Immigration, News, Recent Immigration NewsThe Supreme Court will be taking on a number of major cases that will have major implications. They will be hearing cases that deal with LGBTQ, guns and DACA. There are currently 800,000 young immigrants within the DACA system. Their fate is in the hands of nine justices. The Supreme Court will be deciding on […]
Public Charge Rule going into effect on October 15th
Documents & Filing, Immigration, News, Recent Immigration NewsThe Public Charge Rule is set to go into affect on October 15th. The new policy has received many challenges, both in court and with Immigration advocates. Critics of the new rule have claimed “The new rule — which critics say makes the definition of “public charge†so vague and all-encompassing that it will effectively […]
Trump Will Deny Visas To Those Who Can’t Pay for Health Care
Green Cards, Immigration, Marriage-Based Visas, News, Recent Immigration News, Visas, Work Based VisasThe Trump administration will deny visas to immigrants who cannot prove they will have health insurance or the ability to pay for medical costs once they become permanent residents of the United States, the White House announced Friday in the latest move by President Trump to undermine legal immigration. The proclamation has been in the […]
Visa Applicants Now Required to Submit Social Media Accounts
Recent Immigration News, VisasDated: June 4, 2019 The United States Department of State issued a new policy May 31, 2019 requiring nearly all visa applicants to the United States to list any and all social media accounts, emails, and phone numbers used within the past five years. The new policy was implemented in hopes of improving the visa-screening […]
HOW TO BECOME A U.S. CITIZEN
Citizenship, Documents & Filing, Guides, Immigration, News, TipsHow to become a United States Citizen: You have been a permanent resident green card holder for the last five years, or a permanent resident green card holder for the last three years if you are filing as the spouse of a US citizen. Now you want to enjoy the benefits of being a United […]
USCIS reports Huge Increase in U.S. Citizenship Applications this Year 2019
Citizenship, Documents & Filing, Recent Immigration NewsDated: May 30, 2019 Recently the United States and Immigration Services Website has released naturalization statistics. According to the USCIS a total of 163,000 people were naturalized during 2018. This has been a 55% increase from the year before. Some immigration attorneys believe it is due to the recent political climate and the ability to […]
How to Sponsor my Parents for an Immigrant Visa/Green Card
Documents & Filing, Green Cards, Guides, Immigration, Tips, VisasHow to Sponsor my Parents for an Immigrant Visa/Green Card Do you want to reunite with your parents overseas and let them see their grandchildren in the U.S.? If they are currently in the U.S. visiting, did you know they may be eligible to stay and apply for adjustment of status? So long as you […]
How to Bring My Fiancee to the U.S.
Documents & Filing, Green Cards, Guides, Immigration, Marriage-Based Visas, Tips, VisasHow to Bring My Fiancé(e) to the U.S — A Comprehensive Couple’s Guide to U.S Immigration Are you planning to permanently live together with your foreign fiancé(e) is the United States? Well, congratulations! But, before your spouse is allowed to enter the USA, you’ll need to help him or her to secure a K-1 visa. […]
How to Remove Conditions on my 2-year Green Card?
Green Cards, Guides, Immigration, Marriage-Based Visas, Tips, VisasHow do I remove conditions (I-751) on my 2-year conditional Green Card? First, check the expiration date on your 2-year conditional green card. You may not file Form I-751 to remove conditions until you are within 90 days of the green card’s expiration date. Both you and your spouse are Joint Petitioners of the application […]
How to get a Marriage Visa for my Spouse?
Green Cards, Guides, Immigration, Marriage-Based Visas, Tips, VisasHow to get a Marriage Visa for my Spouse? You made the leap and married your spouse overseas! Now you are back in the U.S. and want to get your spouse into the U.S. on a marriage visa so she can reunite with you. How do you sponsor your husband/wife and bring them into the […]
How to apply for Marriage Green Card in the U.S.
Documents & Filing, Green Cards, Guides, Immigration, Marriage-Based Visas, Tips, VisasYour Complete Guide to Marriage Green Card in the U.S. How to apply for Marriage Green Card in the U.S.? When deciding to apply for marriage green card in the U.S., also known as “adjustment of status”, if your husband/wife is a U.S. citizen, and you entered the U.S. legally (generally on a visa), you […]
Request for Work Permit
Work Based VisasRequest for Work Permit:If you live in the U.S. temporarily and you need a job, you will need to file a request for Employment Authorization Document, also known as “EAD” also known as your “work permit”. This permit should not be confused with a permanent resident “green card”. A green card is evidence of your status as a Lawful Permanent Resident…
Government Shutdown delayed 60,000 Immigration Court hearings
Recent Immigration News, TipsDated: 02/09/2019 The Executive Office for Immigration Review announced that court hearings will resume as the 35-day partial government shutdown came to a close last month. This was a record-long shutdown that delayed approximately 60,000 court hearings according to the Department of Justice. The Executive Office for Immigration Review noted that “cases will be reset […]
Request for Immigration File
Documents & Filing, Immigration, Marriage-Based VisasWhen you or your family member applying for immigration benefits, want to be sure what is on your record from USCIS or the border, our firm can help you request those records. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), you are entitled to requesting…
Investment-Based Visas (E-2, EB-5)
Business, InvestmentIf you are seeking to invest in a Business in the U.S., you should consider how much you are willing to invest and what type of venture would be best for you to pursue. Our firm has assisted many clients obtain non-immigrant status in the U.S. by virtue of their investment…