On October 11, 2019 various courts blocked the Trump administration's implementation of new public charge rules that drastically increase the scope of inquiry for the public charge determination. The new rules, if ever formally implemented, will prevent applicants for receiving green cards if they have used a wide variety of "benefits" most of which fall well outside the long-standing practice of considering "cash" Read More
Be careful when using online/social media!
For years, DHS agencies including USCIS and ICE have investigated non-citizens through social media. USCIS and ICE will present documents that show clients, for example, using controlled substances, advocating support for terrorist-designated organizations and other problematic organizations, and having romantic relationships with people other than the US citizens petitioning for green card. This week DHS announced Read More
Maine ACLU Obtains US Border Patrol Training on Transportation Checks
Maine ACLU Obtains CBP Training on CBP Transportation Checks The US Border Patrol routinely uses "transportation checks" as a means for investigating the immigration status of individuals it accidentally or purposefully encounter. The document above describes the law that arguably allows for stops anywhere within 100 miles of a US border. In Maine and other states along the Canadian border, much of the state is Read More
Uncertain Processing Times of I-765 Applications for Employment Authorization
Many of my clients feel frustrated right now because of the uncertain and often slow processing times for USCIS benefits. One of the most significant problems is with I-765 Application for Employment Authorization, aka "work permit." Many of my clients file for "work permits" in conjunction with I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status ("green card"). Historically, the work permit took under 90 days to process, and Read More
Did You Know That You Can Pay G-1450 Fees Via Debit Card or Credit Card?
Submit Payment for G-1450 with Debit Card or Credit Card Did you know that you can pay some USCIS fees via credit card? Go to https://www.uscis.gov/g-1450 to read about which fees can be accepted by credit card. For the most part, any fee for a form that goes to a "Lock Box" can be paid by credit card. To pay by credit card, submit Form G-1450 with the USCIS form that you file with USCIS. However, before submitting Read More
Why is my USCIS Case Taking So Long? Where is my Case?
Are you wondering, "Where is my USCIS case?" Check out this free resource: Why is my USCIS case taking so long The American Immigration Lawyers Association recently released the attached memo that explains the rise in processing time and possible reasons behind the slow-down in USCIS processing times. As case processing times increase, individuals and businesses with pending applications and petitions suffer from Read More
September 2017 Visa Bulletin
The US Department of State issued the September 2017 Visa Bulletin. It is available here: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/law-and-policy/bulletin/2017/visa-bulletin-for-september-2017.html. Read More
Heartbreaking Deportation of Connecticut Mother
The Trump Administration continues its senseless and arbitrary deportations of longtime members of our communities, of people who have contributed to our neighborhoods, our schools, our restaurants, our shops, and our diversity. The administration forgets, or likely refuses to admit, that our economy and our culture depends on people who are willing to work hard at jobs that are difficult or impossible to Read More
August 2017 Visa Bulletin
The August 2017 visa bulletin is available on the US Department of State website at https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/law-and-policy/bulletin/2017/visa-bulletin-for-august-2017.html. Read More
I-751 Facing Lengthy Delays
In my practice, I represent many couples on removing conditions on residency, a requirement for conditional permanent residents who are married to US citizen less than two years at the time that they adjust status based on that marriage. To remove the conditions, clients must file Form I-751 with extensive supporting documents. Currently, my clients are experiencing lengthy delays on their pending Forms I-751. Some Read More
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