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.


The Case Assistance Committee of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) recently monitored a problematic trend in which the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) was issuing Requests for Evidence (RFEs) for birth certificates and other documents that members already submitted to USCIS. Here’s what you must know.
A Summary of the Issue:For the...
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TARJETA VERDE (GREEN CARD) A TRAVÉS DEL MATRIMONIO: CÓMO OBTENER UNA TARJETA VERDE POR MATRIMONIO EN LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS.

 

Según el tipo de solicitud que presente con USCIS, es posible que deba presentarse en una oficina de USCIS para llevar a cabo su cita para la toma de huellas biométricas. Por ejemplo, es posible que se requieran sus datos biométricos si usted presenta un I-485 (ajuste de estado o solicitud de tarjeta verde),...

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President Plans to End Birthright Citizenship.

President Trump said he was preparing an executive order that would nullify the long-accepted constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship in the United States, his latest attention-grabbing maneuver days before midterm congressional elections as he has sought to activate his base by vowing to clamp down on immigrants and immigration.

“We’re the only country in...

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Things to Keep in Mind When Talking with Immigrant Families


Since President Trump’s inauguration in January 2017, his administration’s actions with respect to immigration have caused tremendous fear in immigrant communities, undermining trust in government programs and chilling access to health care, food, and other critical benefits and services.

Trump’s reign of terror on immigrants and their families already has caused lasting...
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Securing a Visa For a Talented Artist, Performer, or Athlete: P Visas

What are the requirements to receive a P-1 visa?

With temporary visas becoming scarcer for immigrants due to new caps and tightened restrictions, artists, entertainers, and athletes may apply for a P-1, P-2, or P-3 visa to secure their lawful status in the U.S.  P visas are temporary worker visas that allow an...

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USCIS Announces Potential Changes in U.S. Business Immigration Law

On November 30th, 2018, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that would require petitioners seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions to first electronically register with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) during a designated registration period. Under the proposed rule, USCIS would also reverse the order by...

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USCIS Announces Potential Changes in U.S. Business Immigration Law

What changes are coming to the H-1B visa process?

The field of immigration law has been in a state of flux since President Trump took office.  Several new laws are expected to go into effect this coming year.  Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced several new and potential changes to...

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Trump Administration Plans to Restrict Green Cards for Those on Public Assistance

Is it lawful for the government to prevent immigrants from receiving green cards because they need public aid?In the latest immigration policy change, the Trump Administration has announced that immigrants who are signed-up to legally receive public benefits, such as food stamps or housing vouchers, could now be denied green cards.  New rules coming...
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