In this blog post, we share with you a roundup of new immigration updates for the week starting with some important reminders. U.S. Welcomes International Air Travel from Fully Vaccinated Starting Monday November 8th As we have reported on our blog, the Biden administration has issued a new Presidential Proclamation…
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Continued Flexibility for Responding to RFEs through January 2022, COVID-19 Green Card Vaccination Requirements Starting October 1st, Two Year Extensions of Status for Removal of Conditions Applicants, and Important TPS Extension Announcements
Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! In this post, we give you the rundown on the most exciting immigration updates recently announced by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). These announcements provide important information for applicants including, extended flexibility policies for responding to Requests for Evidence, new COVID-19 vaccination requirements…
DOS Releases Update on How Embassies and Consulates Are Prioritizing IV Applications
Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! In this blog post, we bring you a new update from the U.S. Department of State regarding the status of immigrant visa processing at U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas. Today, the Department of State released an update reminding immigrant visa applicants that consular interview appointments are…
Effective October 1st COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Required for Green Card Applicants
In this blog post we share with you some breaking news for green card applicants applying for adjustment of status on Form I-485, as well as those applying for immigrant visas from abroad. As part of the green card process, USCIS and the Department of State require applicants to undergo…
USCIS Announces Temporary Extension of Form I-693 Medical Examination Validity from 2 to 4 Years!
Exciting news for adjustment of status applicants filing their green card applications! On August 12, 2021, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the agency will be temporarily extending the validity period of medical examination (known as Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record), from…
USCIS Announces Partnership with SSA to Issue Social Security Cards Using Form I-485
Exciting news for green card applicants! On August 9, 2021, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new partnership with the Social Security Administration that will allow most applicants filing for adjustment of status to register lawful permanent residence, to apply for a new Social Security number…
Immigration Updates: DACA USCIS Guidance, Bridge the Gap Policy Abandoned, First Time TPS Applications Can Now Be Filed Online for 5 Countries, and TPS Extensions and Re-designations for Yemen and Somalia
Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! We are happy to bring you the latest immigration updates recently announced by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS Guidance Following DACA Permanent Injunction in State of Texas, et al., v. United States of America, et al., 1:18-CV-00068, (S.D. Texas July 16, 2021)…
UPDATES: Biden Administration Launches Nationwide Initiative to Promote Citizenship, U.S. Passport Policies Offer Flexibility for LGBTQI+ community
Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! It is the start of a brand-new week, and we are excited to bring you the latest updates in immigration news. Biden Administration Launches Nationwide Initiative to Promote Citizenship On July 2, 2021, the Biden administration and the Department of Homeland Security announced a joint nationwide…
USCIS UPDATES: Extension of Flexibility for RFE, NOID, and Similar Responses & Announcement for Resubmission of FY 2021 H-1B Petitions Rejected or Closed Due to Start Date
Welcome to the start of a new week! In this blog post we share with you some good news regarding the continuing flexibility policy being followed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for applicants who have received a Request for Evidence, or Notice of Intent to Deny…
Federal District Judge Rules to Reinstate $500,000 Minimum Investment For the EB-5 Visa Program
Federal District Judge Rules to Reinstate $500,000 Minimum Investment For the EB-5 Visa Program In this blog post, we share with you a new landmark court decision affecting the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program, known as matter of Behring Regional Center LLC V. Chad Wolf et al. In this case,…