Tag: USCIS
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USCIS Introduces Online Form to Request a Field Office Appointment
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.
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WHAT IS INA 245(i)?
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 INA 245(a) because they entered the United States without inspection, violated their…
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USCIS GUIDANCE FOR STATELESS INDIVIDUALS IN THE United States
It is unclear what the purpose of this announcement was but DHS issued this statement today and sent out an email blast to let everyone know. Link to press release. WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), today issued new guidance to assist stateless noncitizens in the United…
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UPDATE TO FORM I-9
Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification 08/01/2023 09:59 AM EDT Edition Date: 08/01/23. After Oct. 31, 2023, the prior version of Form I-9 will be obsolete and no longer valid for use. NOTICE: Starting Nov. 1, 2023, employers who fail to use the 08/01/23 edition of Form I-9 may be subject to all applicable penalties under…
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FRP Invitation Letter
Below is an example of a Family Reunification Parole invitation letter. If you receive this letter you are eligible to apply to bring your family member with an approved I-130 visa petition to the U.S. to wait for their visa in the U.S. See the Family Reunification Parole Post for more info. More information about…
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Family Reunification Parole Email Invitations Begin Going Out Today
The family reunification parole (FRP) processes are available by invitation only to certain petitioners who filed an approved Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, on behalf of a principal beneficiary who is a national of Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras, and their immediate family members. These processes allow an eligible beneficiary to be considered…
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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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DHS Extends TPS Designations
DHS will extend the designations of: Existing TPS beneficiaries who wish to extend their status must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period for their country’s designation. Please do not re-register for TPS until the re-registration period for your country begins. We cannot adjudicate your application before the effective date of the extension. For additional information, please see…
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Affirmative Asylum FAQ’s
Will I Be Required to Undergo Any Other Criminal or Security Checks? Yes. Every individual who applies for asylum will be subject to a series of background/security checks. You will not have to complete any additional steps to complete your background/security check once you have submitted your Form I-589 and have had your fingerprints taken.…
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HOW TO BRING A PARENT TO THE U.S. (or get them residency if they are already here)
Bringing Parents to Live in the United States as Permanent Residents To petition for your parents (mother or father) to live in the United States as Green Card holders, you must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old. Green Card holders (permanent residents) may not petition to bring parents to live permanently…
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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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FAQ: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
SIJ Deferred Action: Process and Timelines for Adjudication If I file Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, as a special immigrant juvenile (SIJ), will you make a deferred action assessment at the same time as the Form I-360 assessment? For most pending and future SIJ cases, we will automatically make a deferred…
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AVOIDING DELAYS IN ADJUDICATION OF I-485
On the USCIS website, the Service has added some tips for avoiding unncessary delays in the adjudication of an I-485. They suggest that applicants: Submitting all required initial evidence and supporting documentation at the same time you file Form I-485 may eliminate the need for us to issue a Request for Evidence (RFE) to obtain…
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EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION? You cannot apply for employment authorization unless you are eligible. Typically employment authorization is something you apply for in conjunction with another benefit and USCIS will grant an applicant employment authorization while their application is pending. There are other circumstances, such as nonimmigrant visas or individuals that are granted…