USCIS Issuing RFEs for Documents Already Submitted to USCIS – A Problematic Trend Explained by the NPZ Law Group


Beginning Aug. 12, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is temporarily extending the validity period for Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, from two years to now four years due to COVID-19-related delays in processing.

USCIS may consider a completed Form I-693 as valid if:

• The civil surgeon’s signature is dated no...
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USCIS and CBP Extend Form I-129 Pilot Program for Canadian L-1 Nonimmigrants

 
Por: Michael Phulwani, Esq, David H. Nachman, Esq. y Rabindra K. Singh, Esq.

La Ley de Asignaciones Consolidadas de 2016 (Ley Pública 114-113), promulgada por el presidente Obama el 18 de diciembre de 2015, aumentó las tarifas para ciertos peticionarios H-1B y L-1. Se requiere que estos peticionarios presenten un cargo...

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USCIS Updates Guidance on Employment Authorization for E and L Nonimmigrant Spouses


USCIS is updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to address the documentation that certain E and L nonimmigrant spouses may use as evidence of employment authorization based on their nonimmigrant status.

On Nov. 12, 2021, USCIS issued a policy announcement to clarify that USCIS will consider E and L spouses to be employment authorized...
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USCIS Urges Eligible Individuals to Consider Applying for Adjustment of Status in the EB-2 Category Based on the April Visa Bulletin Date for Filing for India


In the recently published April Visa Bulletin, the Department of State advanced the Date for Filing (also known as the application date) applications for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status in the employment-based, second preference (EB-2) category for India from Sept. 1, 2013, to Sept. 1, 2014.

If you are a noncitizen who has...
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DOS Update: Local Filing of Form I-130 Petitions Filed by U.S. Citizens on Behalf of Afghan, Ethiopian, and Ukrainian Immediate Relatives Fleeing Conflict


If you are a U.S. citizen who is physically present overseas with your Afghan, Ethiopian, or Ukrainian immediate family members and have not yet filed an immigrant visa petition with USCIS, you may request to locally file a Form I-130 petition at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate that processes immigrant visas. This...
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USCIS Updates Policy Guidance Regarding Temporary Protected Status and Eligibility for Adjustment of Status

Recently, the Trump administration announced the reversal of the Temporary Protected Status or TPS. which has allowed over 200,000 people from El Salvador to live and lawfully work in the United States since 2001.  Originally, the TPS was granted following two destructive earthquakes that struck the nation of El...

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CANADA IMMIGRATION UPDATE: Canada launches new temporary residence pathway to welcome those fleeing the war in Ukraine.


The resiliency and courage of Ukrainians have inspired the world, and Canada is unwavering in its commitment to provide support to Ukraine as it fights for its sovereignty and for the democratic ideals that our countries share.

The Government of Canada announced launch of Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET). The CUAET is a special,...
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TPS Update: Secretary Mayorkas Designates Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status


The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Only individuals who are already residing in the United States as of March 15, 2022, will be eligible for TPS.

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USCIS Guidance on Expedited EADs for Healthcare and Childcare Workers

대통령 국가 금지령이 아직 유효하지만, 해지될 경우 특정 비자 범주인 P 비자 그룹에 도움이 될 것입니다. 이 비자는 국제적으로 인정받는 운동 선수, 연예인, 엔터테인먼트 그룹, 공연자 및 예술가가 COVID-19에 대한 완전한 예방 접종을 받은 경우 미국을 방문하고 공연할 수 있도록 허용합니다.

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