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14 Feb 2018

USCIS Now Accepting Payments Via Credit Card for Most Fee-Based Forms

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that, effective immediately, the agency now accepts credit card payments for 41 fee-based forms. Some of the more prominent forms include immigrant petition for alien worker (form I-140), application to register permanent residence or adjust status...

14 Feb 2018

2018 Poverty Guideline: Impacts on Affidavits of Support

Each year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for setting federal poverty guidelines, which are used to determine whether an individual or family qualifies for certain government benefits. These guidelines are important in the immigration context, particularly with respect to...

08:21 / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident

07 Feb 2018

Special Renewal Requirements for Green Cards Issued to Minors

A lawful permanent resident (LPR), commonly referred to as a "green card" holder, is generally expected to renew the green card prior to the expiration date of the card, which is typically ten years from the date of issuance. This is accomplished by filing an...

08:06 / Family Based / For Families / Immigrant Family / InfoArticle / Resident

05 Feb 2018

Can I travel on a B-1/B-2 visitor visa while my I-130 is in process?

Answer This is not prohibited. However, one should be prepared to answer questions about this at the port of entry regarding "immigrant intent" (i.e. whether one is truly a visitor, or whether one is actually intending to remain in the United States permanently on this trip.)...

14:19 / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Resident / Visitor

25 Jan 2018

NewsFlash! White House Unveils Proposed Immigration Reform Plan to Congress

This evening, the Trump Administration sent Congress a proposal for an immigration reform bill that would provide relief to 1.8 million "dreamers" (i.e. undocumented foreign nationals brought to the United States as children), while also providing funding for a U.S. / Mexico border wall and...

17:48 / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Legislation / NewsBrief / Resident

16 Jan 2018

February 2018 Visa Bulletin: Slight Movement, Short-Term Predictions

The February 2018 Visa Bulletin was released by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) this afternoon. China sees some slightly faster-than-expected movement in the employment-based categories, but the rest is largely in line with previous predictions. This upcoming visa bulletin also includes some predictions for...

17:06 / AOS/CP / AOS/CP (Family) / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / Immigrant Family / Investor / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

20 Nov 2017

My mother surrendered her green cards a few years ago because of family circumstances. Can we use her approved I-130s to reapply for a green card?

Answer In general, once a visa petition is used to obtain permanent residency (a "green card"), it cannot be reused. A brand new I-130 or I-140, with a new priority date, typically would have to be filed to reapply for the green card. (20.Nov.2017)In frequent sessions...

13:34 / Family Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident

23 Oct 2017

I have an approved I-140 for an EB2 case with a November 2011 priority date. Can I transfer this priority date to a family-based case?

Answer Unfortunately, the priority date from an employment-based case cannot be ported to a family-based case. Any family-based petition would be issued a brand new priority date. (23.Oct.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in...

16:07 / Employment Based / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / Immigrant Family / Resident

15 Sep 2017

NewsFlash! Family-Based Cases to Use Dates-for-Filing Chart in Oct 2017 Visa Bulletin

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that the more favorable 'dates for filing' chart in the October 2017 Visa Bulletin must be used for family-based cases. Unfortunately, as usual, only the 'final action' chart may be used in October for employment-based cases....

17:00 / Family Based / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

30 Aug 2017

Temporary Relief for Immigrants Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a news alert, advising stakeholders impacted by Hurricane Harvey of the immigration relief that may be available on a case-by-case basis. Some of the types of relief that may be requested include:Changing a nonimmigrant status...

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USCIS Now Accepting Payments Via Credit Card for Most Fee-Based Forms

2018 Poverty Guideline: Impacts on Affidavits of Support

Special Renewal Requirements for Green Cards Issued to Minors

Can I travel on a B-1/B-2 visitor visa while my I-130 is in process?

NewsFlash! White House Unveils Proposed Immigration Reform Plan to Congress

February 2018 Visa Bulletin: Slight Movement, Short-Term Predictions

My mother surrendered her green cards a few years ago because of family circumstances. Can we use her approved I-130s to reapply for a green card?

I have an approved I-140 for an EB2 case with a November 2011 priority date. Can I transfer this priority date to a family-based case?

NewsFlash! Family-Based Cases to Use Dates-for-Filing Chart in Oct 2017 Visa Bulletin

Temporary Relief for Immigrants Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

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