Immigration Blogs
New Form Editions Required Beginning February 24, 2020
USCIS has posted revised forms that will be required beginning on February 24, 2020. Please see the list below and note that any editions that
New H-1B Registration System
On December 6, 2019, USCIS announced its implementation of their new electronic registration process. The new system will be utilized in the next H-1B lottery and will require that employers interested in filing H-1B Cap-subject petitions for FY 2021 (including advanced degree-exempt petitions) now register and remit a $10 H-1B electronic registration fee.
Naturalization and Expansion of Good Moral Character Requirement
Effective December 13, 2019, USCIS has widened its policy guidance (PDF, 290 KB) as it pertains to unlawful acts that may prevent naturalization applicants from meeting the “Good Moral Character” (GMC) requirement.
USCIS Updates Policy on Travel by TPS Beneficiaries In Removal Proceedings
As of December 20, 2019, USCIS has started updating the USCIS Policy Manual to redefine what it means to travel outside of the U.S. when in Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and subject to removal proceedings.
Are You Aged Out Of Your Immigration Application?
In American immigration law, a “child” is an unmarried individual under 21 years old. So what happens if you have a mother or father who
Changing your Status from F-1 to H-1B
So you probably know a little on how the system works when you are trying to get an H-1B and are currently on an F-1
Immigration News
Migrant Protection Protocols: Wrong Addresses Being Used for Migrants
NBC News reports on December 19th that attorneys representing migrants seeking asylum at the border say that U.S. border agents are systematically writing the same wrong address on paperwork of the migrants, purposely causing hundreds of them with no way in which to receive communication about their cases and thereby undermining their ability find out if they have been granted asylum in the U.S.
Join Us for a Live H-1B Call-in Hour!
Join us Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 4pm for a free hour of questions answered live by Attorney Moumita Rahman on H-1B Visas. Dial 1-888-601-0461
What Does Immigration Reform Mean For Me?
What happened this Thursday, June 27, 2013, is being hailed as a historic moment in immigration reform. While a lot of compromises were made and
Who Are the DREAMers?
DREAM stands for Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors. The term DREAMERs generally refers to children under the age of 16 who were brought
A National Initiative Seeks To Protect Immigrants From Immigration Services Scams
You’re an immigrant. You want to get help in gaining legal status in the US so you go to someone claiming to be a reputable
Immigration Videos
2020 K-1 Fiance Visa Requirements
K1 Visa’s or Fiancé Visas, as they are more commonly known because of the popular show 90 Day Fiancé, do have eligibility requirements and a
How To Convert your Conditional Residency to Permanent Residency, Form I-751
Congratulations! You have received a 2 year conditional residency card with the help of your spouse, and now it’s time to remove the conditions because
What to Expect During Removal Proceedings: An Anatomy of your Case
The first time you appear for your hearing in immigration court can be extremely scary and bewildering, because not only may you not understand WHY
Monday Coffee LIVE With Moumita: New York’s Green Light Bill and Driver’s Licenses For All
New law in New York State allowing all persons, regardless of immigration status, to get driver’s licenses! Visit https://dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/dri… for more information.
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