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“Demystifying Visa Availability and Priority Dates: Understanding the Key Factors in Obtaining a Green Card”

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has strict processes and procedures in place for obtaining a green card. One important aspect of this process is understanding visa availability and priority dates. Visa availability refers to the availability of immigrant visas for a particular category and country of origin. The U.S. government sets annual […]

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“USCIS Issues Updated Guidance on Custody for Children Acquiring US Citizenship”

On September 23, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued an alert regarding updates to their guidance on determining custody for children acquiring US citizenship. This update comes as a response to the increasing number of cases involving children born abroad to US citizen parents, where the child’s citizenship status is in

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“Improving Stability and Certainty: DHS Announces Increase in Automatic Extension Period for Certain Employment Authorization Documents”

-authorization-documents The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a permanent increase to the automatic extension period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). This change, effective immediately, will provide greater stability and certainty for individuals seeking to maintain their legal status in the United States. Under this new policy, the automatic extension period for certain

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“Understanding Humanitarian Parole: A Lifeline for Those in Urgent Need of Relief in the United States”

Today, I wanted to bring attention to the topic of Humanitarian Parole, which is a program administered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This program allows individuals who are otherwise inadmissible to enter the United States for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Humanitarian Parole is a discretionary program, meaning that

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“Empowering Victims of Crime: The U Nonimmigrant Status and How it Provides Relief and Protection”

The U Nonimmigrant Status, also known as the U visa, is a type of nonimmigrant visa that is available to victims of certain criminal activities who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are willing to assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. This visa was created to protect and provide

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“Understanding the T Nonimmigrant Status: A Resource Guide for Victims of Human Trafficking”

As cases of human trafficking continue to be brought to light, it is important to understand the resources and options available to victims. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers a T nonimmigrant status for victims of human trafficking, providing them with temporary immigration relief and access to certain benefits and services. If you

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“Navigating the I-601A Form: A Guide for Seeking Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers”

The I-601A form, also known as the Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver, is an important document for many individuals who are seeking to adjust their immigration status in the United States. This form is specifically designed for those who entered the country without proper documentation and are currently considered to be unlawfully present. The

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“Controversy and Concerns: Trump Administration Plans to Scrap Guidelines Protecting Immigrants at Sensitive Locations”

1 Recently, the Trump administration has announced plans to scrap guidelines that restrict immigration officials from making arrests at sensitive locations such as churches, schools, and hospitals. This move has sparked controversy and raised concerns among immigrant communities and advocates for their rights. The guidelines, which were put in place by the Obama administration in

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USCIS Unveils Updated Form I-485: What Green Card Applicants Need to Know

On December 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a revised version of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, introducing significant changes that will impact all green card applicants filing for adjustment of status. Key Changes to Form I-485: 1. Mandatory Submission of Medical Examination Results: Effective December 2,

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