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Senate Democrats propose budget resolution, opening up pathways to citizenship
August 12th, 2021
The Senate is currently working to pass a budget resolution that spans several sweeping legislation reforms. One of the new reforms proposed is a pathway to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants. These immigrants are TPS recipients, Dreamer…
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Department of State Proposes New Rule to Allow Online Passport Renewals
August 11th, 2021
Current Passport Renewal System: The current system for passport renewal is a mail-in application form. This application is then processed through the Lockbox. The Lockbox captures photo images and processes fees and application data. After it has co…
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USCIS Notifications via Texts, Emails, and Phone Calls
August 9th, 2021
On August 6, 2021 USCIS informed American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) that it is sending notifications regarding Request for Evidence (RFE) to adjustment applicants and/or their representatives. These RFEs are typically notifying clients t…
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The DHS extends TPS for Somalis
August 6th, 2021
On August 2nd, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) redesignated Somalia in the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. Somalia has experienced an increase in armed conflict and natural disasters. This TPS extension allows Somalis who ar…
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When to file AOS applications August 2021
July 16th, 2021
How to Adjust Your Status If you want to adjust your status to become a U.S. permanent resident under a family-sponsored or employment-based visa, you must first have a relative or employer file an immigrant visa petition on your behalf. Then, USCIS…
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August 2021 Visa Bulletin
July 16th, 2021
August Visa Bulletin Available U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released the August 2021 Visa Bulletin. Understanding the Visa Backlogs There are a limited number of employment-based immigrant visas (“green cards”) avail…
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May 2021 Visa Bulletin
April 23rd, 2021
May Visa Bulletin Available U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released the May 2021 Visa Bulletin. Understanding the Visa Backlogs There are a limited number of employment-based immigrant visas (“green cards”) available e…
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Public Charge Final Rule Vacated
March 22nd, 2021
On March 9, 2021, the Department of Justice successfully moved courts to dismiss all pending appeals that defended the August 2019 Public Charge Final Rule. This was consistent with Executive Order 14012, which directed review of the rule. As a resul…
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April 2021 Visa Bulletin
March 15th, 2021
April Visa Bulletin Available U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released the April 2021 Visa Bulletin. Understanding the Visa Backlogs There are a limited number of employment-based immigrant visas (“green cards”) availab…
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USCIS Reverts to 2008 Naturalization Civics Test
March 4th, 2021
In November 2020, USCIS revised its policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding the requirements for the naturalization civics test. In December, updated requirements were implemented. USCIS announced that it is reverting to the 2008 version…
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