The decision to become a U.S. Citizen is a big one and one with important implications to consider. It is not something to enter into lightly, to be sure. Depending on your specific circumstances, you can become a U.S. Citizen in different ways. One way is through what is called “acquisition.” Acquisition refers...
Understanding Canada’s Immigration System
Canada’s immigration system is a world leader and provides many opportunities for those who would like to come here.
Every year, millions of people from around the world come to Canada to visit, work, or study temporarily. In addition, more than 300,000 people are approved to make Canada their permanent home each year under three...
Understanding Canada’s Immigration System
Canada’s immigration system is a world leader and provides many opportunities for those who would like to come here.
Every year, millions of people from around the world come to Canada to visit, work, or study temporarily. In addition, more than 300,000 people are approved to make Canada their permanent home each year under three...
NPZ Supports Litigation Brought by Their Business Immigration Brethren
PRESS RELEASE – May 18th, 2021 - The US Immigration and Nationality Lawyers and Immigration Staff at the Nachman Phulwani Zimovcak (NPZ) Law Group, PC fully support the litigation case filed by five nonprofit organizations and businesses, represented by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Jeff Joseph of Joseph and Hall PC, Charles Kuck...
USCIS Announces Temporary Suspension of Biometrics for H-4, L-2, and E Nonimmigrants
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As you may have seen, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it will temporarily suspend the biometrics submission requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-539, Application To Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, requesting an extension of stay in or change of status to H-4, L-2, and E derivative status. USCIS indicated it will...
A Proclamation on Revoking Proclamation 9945
On May 14th, 2021, President Biden signed a proclamation revoking Proclamation 9945. The suspension of entry imposed in Proclamation 9945 of October 4, 2019 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Will Financially Burden the United States Healthcare System, in Order To Protect the Availability of Healthcare Benefits for Americans), does not advance the interests...
USCIS Temporarily Suspends Biometrics Requirement for Certain Form I-539 Applicants
Effective May 17, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will temporarily suspend the biometrics submission requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-539, Application To Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, requesting an extension of stay in or change of status to H-4, L-2, and E nonimmigrant status. USCIS will allow adjudications for those specific categories to...
What Is an Illegal Immigrant?
Immigration can be a political hot topic. As such, many people have heard terms like “illegal alien” and “illegal Immigrant” bandied about. What exactly do these terms refer to however? Do they accurately describe what people are actually trying to reference? Is there a better alternative? We will take a look at the...
The Future of the ‘Dreamers’ May Be at Stake
What will happen to the Dreamers?
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The DACA program has been much discussed in the news in recent months. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced recently that the administration is rescinding the DACA program with a six-month delay. It is believed that about 750,000 people could be affected by the decision. With so...
DHS Update: Reminder for DACA Renewals
The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) recently reminded individuals who are eligible to renew their Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and employment authorization that they may submit their renewal request between 150 days and 120 days before the expiration date on their current Form I-797, Notice of Approval,...
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