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State Department Requesting Expedited Review with Aims to Implement Public Charge Rule on February 24 to Coincide with Department of State’s Public Charge Rule Family ImmigrationImmigrationImmigration Law Changes &  New Law

State Department Requesting Expedited Review with Aims to Implement Public Charge Rule on February 24 to Coincide with Department of State’s Public Charge Rule

The State Department is working to expedite their new public charge rules in an effort to implements the rule on February 24, the same day as the Department of State’s public charge rule implementation. The original public charge rules were…
February 12, 2020
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Can I change My Adjustment of Status Application from an Employment-Based Petition (I-140) into a Family-Based Petition (I-130)? What Are the Eligibility Requirements? Family ImmigrationImmigrationImmigration Law Changes &  New Law

Can I change My Adjustment of Status Application from an Employment-Based Petition (I-140) into a Family-Based Petition (I-130)? What Are the Eligibility Requirements?

Interfiling is an administrative procedure described in the USCIS Policy Manual.  It is possible for an applicant whose application is based on a particular immigration category (either family or employment based) to have the pending application considered under another category,…
February 3, 2020
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USCIS Issues Guidance on “Terms of Imprisonment or a Sentence” for Good Moral Character Determinations ImmigrationImmigration Law Changes &  New Law

USCIS Issues Guidance on “Terms of Imprisonment or a Sentence” for Good Moral Character Determinations

One of the requirements for naturalization be become an U.S. citizen or other immigration benefits is good moral character (GMC). An applicant for naturalization must show that he or she has been, and continues to be, a person of good moral character.…
December 17, 2019
USCIS Issues New Guidance on “Good Moral Character” Determination for Driving Under the Influence Convictions ImmigrationImmigration Law Changes &  New Law

USCIS Issues New Guidance on “Good Moral Character” Determination for Driving Under the Influence Convictions

One of the requirements for naturalization be become an U.S. citizen or other immigration benefits is good moral character (GMC). An applicant for naturalization must show that he or she has been, and continues to be, a person of good…
December 10, 2019
DHS Proposes New Rule to Collect Social Media Information from Immigrant Applicants Family ImmigrationImmigrationImmigration Law Changes &  New Law

DHS Proposes New Rule to Collect Social Media Information from Immigrant Applicants

The Department of Homeland Security proposed a new rule to collect five years of social media history from applicants of certain immigration benefits, including the following applications: ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) and Form I-94W, Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure Record for Visa Waiver Program…
September 5, 2019
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USCIS Provides New Definition for Residency for Citizenship Applications. Children of U.S. Government Employees and Military Stationed Overseas No Longer Considered Residents ImmigrationImmigration Law Changes &  New Law

USCIS Provides New Definition for Residency for Citizenship Applications. Children of U.S. Government Employees and Military Stationed Overseas No Longer Considered Residents

If you are a U.S. citizen and your child was born outside the U.S., your child may acquire U.S. citizenship at birth. However, simply being born to a U.S. citizen parent is not enough for the child to get the…
August 28, 2019
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Preliminary Injunction Issued on August 2018 Unlawful Presence Memorandum for F, J, and M Visa Holders ImmigrationImmigration Law Changes &  New LawVisa Waivers

Preliminary Injunction Issued on August 2018 Unlawful Presence Memorandum for F, J, and M Visa Holders

On May 18, 2018, USCIS issued a memorandum announcing that it will radically revise how unlawful presence is accrued for students and exchange visitors who fail to maintain their F, J, or M visitor status. For the information on the…
May 7, 2019
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Community Safety and Security Act Passes in House to Boost Deportation of Criminal Aliens Deportation & Humanitarian ImmigrationImmigrationImmigration Law Changes &  New Law

Community Safety and Security Act Passes in House to Boost Deportation of Criminal Aliens

On Friday, the House of Representatives passed the Community Safety and Security Act which addressed the federal definition of a “crime of violence” under immigration law which would prompt the mandatory deportation of a noncitizen. This change would make it…
September 11, 2018
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New Rule Allowing Children to be Detained Indefinitely Deportation & Humanitarian ImmigrationImmigrationImmigration Law Changes &  New Law

New Rule Allowing Children to be Detained Indefinitely

The Trump administration announced a new rule on Thursday that would allow immigrant children waiting for court dates to be detained in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities indefinitely. After passing of the zero-tolerance policy regarding illegal immigration and border…
September 7, 2018
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USCIS Issues Revised Guidance on Unlawful Presence for F, J, and M Nonimmigrants Deportation & Humanitarian ImmigrationImmigrationImmigration Law Changes &  New Law

USCIS Issues Revised Guidance on Unlawful Presence for F, J, and M Nonimmigrants

On May 18, 2018, USCIS issued a policy memorandum announcing that it will radically revise how unlawful presence is accrued for students and exchange visitors who fail to maintain their F, J, or M visitor status. To learn more about…
August 10, 2018
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