Category: USCIS
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USCIS UPDATES POLICY MANUAL RE CASE ASSISTANCE & EMERGENCIES/UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify flexibilities that may be available to benefit requestors/applicants during and after an emergency or unforeseen circumstance. The update explains that during certain emergencies or unforeseen circumstances that may present unanticipated challenges to immigration benefit requestors, USCIS may use its discretion to implement…
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KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER PAROLE-IN-PLACE ENDS BY
On August 19, 2024, the US Department of Homeland Security began accepting applications for a new program they announced called “Keeping Families Together” which was a process for certain noncitizen spouses and noncitizen stepchildren of U.S. citizens to request parole-in-place. This program was implemented using existing statutory authority that allowed for parole-in-place in other circumstances…
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UPDATES TO THE POST APPROVAL I-130 ROUTING PROCEDURES
The I-130 petition, a crucial step in family-based immigration, can often feel like navigating a complex maze. One common frustration arises when, after the elation of receiving an approval notice, you discover that USCIS has sent your I-130 to the National Visa Center (NVC) when you intended to adjust status in the U.S. Conversely, if…
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NEW USCIS POLICY: MEDICAL EXAMINATION MUST BE FILED WITH FORM I-485 APPLICATION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS
USCIS is now requiring that the Form I-693 Medical Examination & Vaccination Record be submitted with the I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status to Legal Permanent Resident. Rather than issue an RFE for the Form I-693 Medical Examination, USCIS may reject the I-485 Application if it is filed without a medical. It is important to…
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USCIS UPDATES POLICY MANUAL GUIDANCE FOR T VISAS
USCIS UPDATES POLICY MANUAL GUIDANCE FOR T VISAS USCIS has revised its guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to align with the Classification for Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons; Eligibility for “T” Nonimmigrant Status Final Rule. This rule was published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2024. USCIS’ updated policy guidance…
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USCIS Extends Green Card Validity After Filing For Renewal
Effective Sept. 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file a Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. A Form I-90 receipt notices had previously provided a 24-month extension of the validity of a Green Card. …
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Citizenship Day, Third Gender Option, & Social Security Cards
Paying Immigrants to Leave Social Security Cards Third Gender Option Citizenship Day Paying Immigrants Sweden is paying immigrants to leave their country. They had been offering up to 10,000 kronor per adult and 5,000 kronor per child since 1984 but it was hardly ever used. Only one person applied for the cash last year according…
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United States District Court Puts New Parole In Place Policy on Hold
On August 26, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, in Texas v. Department of Homeland Security, Case Number 24-cv-306 administratively stayed DHS from granting parole in place under Keeping Families Together for 14 days; the District Court might extend the period of this administrative stay. While the administrative stay is in…
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USCIS BEGINS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PAROLE-IN-PLACE FOR SPOUES OF US CITIZENS ON AUGUST 19, 2024
On August 19, 2024 USCIS will begin accepting Applications for Parole in Place for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens using a new electronic Form I-131F. USCIS has published webpages with additional information about these processes: Filing Guide for Form I-131F & Keeping Families Together webpage. USCIS has also updated the Key Questions and Answers about the…
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Thanks for sharing. I read many of your blog posts, cool, your blog is very good.
This saved me from an RFE. Thnx.