he U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new Family Reunification Parole (FRP) process for Ecuador, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s approach to create legal migration pathways and reduce irregular migration. This invitation-only process allows eligible Ecuadorian nationals, who are beneficiaries of an approved Form I-130, to be considered...
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Filing for Citizenship While Your Application for Removal of Conditions is Pending: What You Should Know
One of the most commonly asked questions we encounter is, "Can I file for citizenship while my application for Removal of Conditions is still pending?" This query generally comes from those who have a two-year conditional green card. Let's delve deeper into this question to provide a clear understanding.
What are Some Factors that Would Prevent You From Getting a Green Card?
A permanent resident card, commonly referred to as a “green card,” authorizes a person to remain in the U.S. indefinitely. While it does not come with all of the rights enjoyed by those with full U.S. citizenship status, it still has many benefits and is often sought after. In fact, while numbers of...
What Are Removable Offenses?
If you are a foreign national living in the United States, you are expected to comply with the law just as any U.S. Citizen would. Should you violate certain U.S. laws, you may be put into removal proceedings. It must be determined whether you participated in a removable offense. Any foreign national may be...
Stickers will no longer be used to extend the validity of green cards
Starting in January, we will replace the sticker that is currently issued to lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to extend the validity of their Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card (PRC or “Green Card”), with a revised Form I-797, Notice of Action. LPRs file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, when their Green Cards...
What Happens After Your Green Card Is Approved?
Permanent Resident Cards, more commonly referred to as “Green Cards” due to their green color, are issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to all those who have been approved for U.S. permanent resident status. A Green Card acts as proof that a person is authorized to both live...
What Are the Benefits of Having a Green Card?
A permanent resident card, more commonly referred to as a “Green Card” due to its green hue, confers many benefits upon the holder. A Green Card holder has the legal right to permanently live and work in the U.S. While a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. may not enjoy all of the...
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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USCIS Introduces New I-485 Form
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today published a revised Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485). The new Form I-485 and instructions have been substantially updated to reduce complexity after collecting comments from the public and stakeholders.
The revised version gives applicants better information to accurately complete Form I-485, including clear navigation...