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THREE/TEN-YEAR UNLAWFUL PRESENCE BARS CAN RUN IN THE USAugust 29, 2023
UNLAWFUL PRESENCE AND THE THREE/TEN-YEAR-BAR Under the unlawful presence grounds of inadmissibility, the three- and ten-year bars at INA § 212(a)(9)(B) penalize people who are present in the US. without any lawful immigration status for more than 6 months and 12 months respectively. … Read more
Petty Offense ExceptionAugust 28, 2023
The “petty offense exception” applied to a person with only one conviction for a crime involving moral turpitude (CIMT). Since so many offenses can be classified as crimes involving moral turpitude, many noncitizens risk being excluded even for minor convictions. Coming within the … Read more
Parole for Eligible Afghan Parolees ExtendedAugust 25, 2023
On June 8, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that certain eligible Afghan parolees would be considered, on a case-by-case basis, for an extension of their initial period of parole and employment authorization. To be considered for an extension, eligible Afghan parolees must … Read more
USCIS Introduces Online Form to Request a Field Office AppointmentAugust 21, 2023
On August 21, 2023, USCIS launched a new online form for individuals, attorneys, and accredited representatives to request an in-person appointment for certain customer service-related appointment requests, such as ADIT stamp or emergency advanced parole, at their local field office without having to call the USCIS Contact Center.
Extension and Redesignation of Ukraine for TPSAugust 18, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from Oct. 20, 2023, through April 19, 2025. DHS also posted a Federal Register notice for public inspection. The extension and redesignation of Ukraine for TPS … Read more
When or Where is my Immigration Court Hearing?August 16, 2023
How to check your immigration court hearing date and time. How to find out if you have an immigration court hearing. Check immigration hearing date. What is my immigration hearing location?
Asylum Employment AuthorizationAugust 12, 2023
Getting employment authorization (EAD) through asylum and the 180 day asylum clock How do I apply for employment authorization after I have applied for asylum? For instructions on how to apply for employment authorization after you have applied for asylum, visit the USCIS … Read more
Special Immigrant Juvenile Adjustment of StatusAugust 9, 2023
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ADJUST STATUS TO A LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT THROUGH SIJS? In order to adjust status as a special immigrant juvenile, the applicant must: 1) be eligible to adjust status, 2) have an immediately available visa, and 3) demonstrate that they … Read more
HOW TO: CHECK YOUR SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATIONAugust 8, 2023
WHAT IS THE SELECTIVE SERVICE? The Military Selective Service Act requires that all men (including anyone whose gender was assigned as male on their birth certificate) living in the United States register with the Selective Service System (SSS) within 30 days of their … Read more
INDIVIDUAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (ITIN)August 7, 2023
What is a ITIN? Who can get a TIN? How do I get a TIN? How do I pay taxes without having a social security number? How do I file taxes as undocumented immigrant?
WHAT IS INA 245(i)?August 7, 2023
What is Section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act? Section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) allows certain noncitizens physically present in the United States to adjust status to a lawful permanent resident despite being ineligible to adjust status under … Read more
Residency Category CodesAugust 6, 2023
Immigrant Classes of Admission A lawful permanent resident (LPR) or “green card” recipient may live and work anywhere in the United States and may apply to become U.S. citizens if they meet certain eligibility and admissibility requirements. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) … Read more