USCIS Temporarily Extending Validity Period of Form I-693


The NJ MVC has published new flyers showing which documents are accepted to obtain driver licenses. As you will notice from the links below, it says "effective 5/1/2021" and many of the acceptable documents include a "Foreign government issued passport" or an "Original birth certificate from any country." Some of the acceptable documents no...
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Self-Service Kiosks Now Available for BIA and EOIR Payments


The Department of Homeland Security has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have expanded department authorities and requirements for collecting biometrics by removing age restrictions; requiring submission of biometrics for every applicant, petitioner, sponsor, beneficiary, or other individual filing for or associated with any immigration or naturalization benefit or request unless DHS waives or...
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The LIKE Act and new W visas

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...

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