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...
USCIS Update: Naturalization Eligibility and Voter Registration Through a State’s Benefit Application Process
Applying for U.S. citizenship can be an exciting, anxious, and frustrating time. It can be important to keep a cool head during the process. Attention to detail is more important than ever when thoroughly reviewing the Naturalization application. While we all make mistakes and are subject to oversights, making a mistake when applying...
USCIS UPDATES POLICY GUIDANCE ON NATURALIZATION APPLICANTS WHO DID NOT PROPERLY OBTAIN LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS.
On Nov. 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the circumstances when USCIS will find applicants ineligible for naturalization because they were not lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Applicants are ineligible for naturalization if they obtained lawful permanent residence (LPR) status in error, by...
DHS EXTENDS FORM I-9 REQUIREMENT FLEXIBILITY (11/18/20).
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19.
This temporary guidance was set to expire November 19. Because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19, DHS has extended this...
USCIS UPDATES POLICY GUIDANCE REGARDING DISCRETIONARY FACTORS FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS APPLICATIONS.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating existing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding the exercise of the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security’s discretion in adjudications of adjustment of status applications.
This update clarifies existing content by providing a non-exhaustive list of positive and negative factors that may be relevant...
UPDATED GUIDANCE ABOUT DEFINITION OF “SAME OR SIMILAR” WITH REGARD TO JOB PORTABILITY UNDER AC-21 AFTER FILING AN APPLICATION TO ADJUST STATUS TO LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENCE.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to consolidate and update guidance on the ability to change to a "same or similar" job opportunity, also known as job mobility or job portability, for certain beneficiaries of employment-based immigrant petitions after they have applied for adjust status...
DHS PROPOSES TO LIMIT WORK PERMITS FOR ALIENS WITH FINAL ORDERS OF REMOVAL.
On November 17, 2020, the department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a proposed rule that would limit discretionary work authorization for aliens who have final orders of removal and who have been temporarily released from DHS custody on an order of supervision (OSUP). The rule would align the issuance of discretionary employment authorization with...
USCIS Processing Times and the Government Shut Down
1. Although you have a hearing notice, it is a good idea to check your hearing date.To do this, you will need a phone and your A#. Call the Immigration Court Hotline at 1-800-898-7180 and follow the prompts. If you are a Spanish-speaker, you can even have this information read to you in Spanish....
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How Do You Check the Status of an Immigration Petition?
The U.S. immigration system is not necessarily known for its speed. Once you have submitted your immigration application, whether it be a family-based green card application or an employment-based green card application, you will understandably be anxiously awaiting to hear back from the government immigration authorities about the processing of your case. This office...
How Long Does it Take to Get a Green Card?
Applying to become a lawful permanent U.S. resident is an exciting, albeit complex and lengthy process. There are steps you can take to minimize the time it takes to get your green card, such as properly filing your application and observing all requisite formalities of the process, but it will still take a...
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