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03 Apr 2020

NewsFlash! AILA Sues DHS, Demands Extension of All Deadlines

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), asking the court to order the DHS to "toll any and all deadlines for initial applications, responses to any and all requests for evidence or other responses...

16:45 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Resident / Student / Worker
02 Apr 2020

I have been working in H1B for a number of years, have paid my taxes, and contributed to this country. Is it true that, despite all this, I still am not eligible for the COVID-19 stimulus payment? This seems entirely unfair!

Answer It actually is not entirely clear whether you will be eligible for the stimulus check. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was signed into law last week, excludes "any nonresident alien individual …." Many news outlets have reported that this means...

09:55 / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident / Worker
02 Apr 2020

I have had a green card for a number of years and am in the process of applying for U.S. citizenship. I was recently laid off. Will this impact my naturalization application? Does it matter if I take unemployment benefits?

Answer Ordinarily, being laid off would not impact one's naturalization application. Similarly, applying for unemployment benefits typically would not have any impact on an application for U.S. citizenship. (02.Apr.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online...

09:50 / Citizen / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident / Worker
02 Apr 2020

My company submitted an H1B registration for me. We just received a notice saying the registration was denied because of a duplicate filing. However, my employer insists they only submitted one registration on my behalf. What should I do?

Answer The American Immigration Lawyers Association reports that there appears to be an issue in the H1B registration system that resulted in some registrations being incorrectly denied as duplicate registrations. Given that the lottery has already taken place, it is not clear whether the USCIS will...

09:47 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker
01 Apr 2020

NewsFlash! USCIS In-Person Services Suspended Until at Least 03.May.2020

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers (ASCs) will remain suspended until at least May 3, 2020. In-person services may resume on May 4, 2020, depending upon what transpires with...

10:31 / Citizen / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident
30 Mar 2020

USCIS to Reuse Previously Submitted Biometrics for Form I-765

The U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on March 30, 2020, that previously submitted biometrics will be reused to process applications for employment authorization (Form I-765), submitted by any applicant who had an appointment scheduled with an application support center (ASC) on or...

15:13 / Employment Based / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / USCIS News / Worker