USCIS announced the extension of TPS (Temporary Protected Status) for certain nationals of El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Nepal, Haiti, and Sudan. The much awaited news bring a sense of relief to more than 400,000 immigrants. If you have TPS, this means that you...
Finally! DACA is restored to its original form. What does this mean for you? If you are eligible, but have never received DACA, you can apply for the first time Advance Parole (travel permits) are an option for DACA recipients Any DACA recipient who received a 1-year...
If you have DACA, it is very likely that you can apply for Advance Parole. What is Advance Parole? It is a process available to some immigrants (such as those with DACA, TPS, and pending adjustment applications) which allows them to travel outside of the United States...
USCIS recently announced they cancelled the plans to furlough about three-quarters of the agency's workforce at the end of this month. The agency announced they have sufficient funds to continue normal operations until at least the end of the fiscal year, which ends...
USCIS has finally announced the implementation of the new DACA guidelines. Effective immediately, USCIS will: Reject all initial DACA applications when the requestor has never been granted DACA in the past, DACA renewal requests will continue to be accepted and...
Medical exams by an authorized physician are a key part of any application for an immigrant visa or green card. This is done to evaluate the applicant's health-related inadmissibility grounds. During the medical exam, the doctor will make sure you have all the...
On July 29, a federal court had ruled that the government could not enforce the public charge rule during the pandemic. This was a much welcomed announcement since many immigrant families are being severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The new rules would...
It is final! USCIS announced today they are increasing many application fees starting on October 2, 2020. Some of these fees are increasing significantly, including the fee for Naturalization applications, which is going from $640 to $1,160. Asylum applicants, who...
Are you requesting a green card and you are being told you need an Affidavit of Support? You're not alone! An Affidavit of Support is a requirement for most immigrants seeking a green card and it serves to show that they have adequate financial support and are not...
Given the current delays by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, many green card renewal applicants have seen their estimated processing timelines come and go and they have yet to receive their new green cards. A green card is essential to show that the...
