Tag: Guide
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Special Immigrant Juvenile Adjustment of Status
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 merit a favorable exercise of discretion. What is my priority Date and…
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TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS)
Temporary Protected Status The Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a foreign country for TPS due to conditions in the country that temporarily prevent the country’s nationals from returning safely, or in certain circumstances, where the country is unable to handle the return of its nationals adequately. USCIS may grant TPS to eligible nationals of…
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APPLYING FOR U VISA
Applying for U Nonimmigrant Status (U Visa) What USCIS Forms do you need to file? What evidence should be sent with the U Visa application? What other documents are required for a U visa? The answers to all those questions and more are below in this brief guide to filing for U nonimmigrant status. FORMS…
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WebEx Links for New York Immigration Courts
FIND IMMIGRATION JUDGE’S WEBEX LINK WHO IS MY JUDGE? If you lost your hearing notice or you can’t figure out who your Judge is then go to the EOIR Automated Case Status System and look up your A# (the 9 digit number with the letter “A” in front of it that appears on every document…
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WEBEX VIRTUAL IMMIGRATION COURT HEARINGS GUIDE
The Department of Justice has several tables on their website which contain all the webex links for every Immigration Judge (throughout the country, I’m only focusing on New York). You can find that official master list of links at https://www.justice.gov/eoir/find-immigration-court-and-access-internet-based-hearings. If your hearing notice states that you have a virtual hearing then you are expected…
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THE PSG TIMELINE
How asylum and the particular social group aspect of the asylum law has evolved over recent years through a series of BIA decisions and the presidential administrations using the Attorney General’s office. The formula for constructing a particular social group (PSG) in the context of U.S. asylum law has been on a wild rollercoaster road…
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REQUEST EXPEDITED PROCESSING WITH USCIS
In General You may ask USCIS to expedite adjudication of a benefit request (such as an application or petition) for an immigration benefit. USCIS: Because granting an expedite request means that USCIS would adjudicate the requestor’s benefit ahead of others who filed earlier, we carefully weigh the urgency and merit of each expedite request. We…
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ASYLUM OFFICER TRAINING: PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP & NEXUS
RAIO DIRECTORATE – OFFICER TRAINING TRAINING MODULE: NEXUS – PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP TRAINING MODULE This is an official document obtained from USCIS via a publically available link here. REQUIRED READING ADDITIONAL RESOURCES CRITICAL TASKS Task/ Skill # Task DescriptionILR6 Knowledge of U.S. case law that impacts RAIO (3)ILR9 Knowledge of policies and procedures for processing…
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Tips for Filing A Petitioner or Application with USCIS by Mail
Many USCIS forms can be filed online. You can review the list of Forms Available to File Online, check out the Benefits of Filing Online, and learn how to Create a USCIS Online Account. If you are filing online, see our Tips for Filing Forms Online page. You may download and print forms for free from the All Forms page. You may…
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USCIS Biometric “Fingerprints” Appointment
After you file your application, petition, or request, we will schedule your biometric services appointment at a local Application Support Center (ASC) if you need to provide your fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature. We have the general authority to require and collect biometrics from any applicant, petitioner, sponsor, beneficiary, or other individual residing in the United…
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GUIDE TO COMPLETING FORM I-864A
GUIDANCE FOR PREPARING AND SUBMITTING USCIS FORM I-864A & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Last Updated June 13, 2023 Form I-864A: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-864a.pdf Official USCIS Instructions: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-864ainstr.pdf Why Does a Household Member Complete Form I-864A? A household member completes this contract if the household member’s income and/or assets will be used to demonstrate the sponsor’s ability to meet the…
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How do I renew or replace my permanent resident card (green card)?
How to renew or replace green card. How do I renew or replace my legal permanent resident card. Renew or replace LPR card.
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States Requiring Lawful Immigration status for Driver’s Licenses
States that require lawful immigration status to obtain a driver’s license.
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TAXES & TAX RETURNS
Do I NEED TO FILE A TAX RETURN EVERY YEAR IF I AM IN THE U.S.? Yes. Anyone whose income meets the tax return filing threshold, regardless of immigration status, should file a tax return to show they have complied with tax laws. Filing taxes every year also helps to document physical presence in the…