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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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September 2019 Visa Bulletin: Further Retrogression for EB-1 and EB-3 Visas for China and India, big advance for EB-5 India ImmigrationNews

September 2019 Visa Bulletin: Further Retrogression for EB-1 and EB-3 Visas for China and India, big advance for EB-5 India

Every year, Congress sets limits on the number of immigrant visas that can be issued each year. In order to adjust status to that of a legal permanent resident, also known as a Green Card holder, an immigrant visa must…
August 16, 2019
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New Public Charge Rules Revealed: Higher Scrutiny for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Applicants Receiving Certain Federal Public Benefits ImmigrationNews

New Public Charge Rules Revealed: Higher Scrutiny for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Applicants Receiving Certain Federal Public Benefits

The Department of Homeland Security has issued the final rule on public charge. Originally published in October 10, 2018, the new rules seek to change the definition of what immigration officers should consider when determining whether a green card applicant…
August 13, 2019
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July 2019 Visa Bulletin: New Cutoff Date Imposed for EB-5 India. Will I have to wait for an EB-5 visa if I’m Indian? EB-5 VisaImmigrationInvestor VisasNews

July 2019 Visa Bulletin: New Cutoff Date Imposed for EB-5 India. Will I have to wait for an EB-5 visa if I’m Indian?

The State Department announced on June 13, 2019 that, due to high demand, a cutoff date of May 1, 2017 will be applied for Indian EB-5 applications. Every year, Congress sets limits on the number of immigrant visas that can…
June 14, 2019
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