We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope. In the words of Martin Luther King, Jr.... "We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope." Let's keep our heads up, our spirits high and our work focused on change. Read More
Visa Bulletin – November 2016
Visa Bulletin is a monthly publication prepared by the US Department of State. It provides the availability of immigrant visa numbers during the month of publication. Visa Bulletin is intended as a guide for consular officials, attorneys and immigrant visa applicants who would like to know if visas are immediately available for individuals in particular categories. This Visa Bulletin summarizes the availability of Read More
Eligibility to Apply for a Green Card as a Refugee or Asylee
If you were granted a refugee or asylee status by the US, 1 year after your entry to the US as a refugee or asylee you become eligible to apply for a green card/permanent resident status. 1 year after being admitted to the US, refugees are required by law to apply for a permanent resident status. Although the asylees are not required to apply for a permanent resident status 1 year after being granted asylum status Read More
2-Year Employment Authorization Now Available for Asylum Applicants
If you are an asylum applicant and applied for your employment authorization for the first time or renewing your existing employment authorization on or after October 5, 2016, the validity period of employment authorization is now increased from 1 year to 2 years by the USCIS. Read More
Visa Revocation Due to a DUI Arrest or Conviction in the US
Can a Consular Officer End Validity of a Visa due to a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Arrest or Conviction while the visa holder is in the US? The answer is yes. If a visa holder is arrested/convicted due to a DUI violation while physically present in the US, the Department of State’s consular officers may revoke the visa, meaning ending the validity of a visa without making a determination that the visa holder Read More
Should I file to renew my permanent resident card if I have a pending N-400 naturalization application?
Yes, if your card will expire within six months of filing an N-400 form with the USCIS. No, if you file Form N-400 while your card is valid for at least 6 months. You must be eligible to file Form N-400 at the time you file, regardless of the expiration date of your "green card." If you file according to the above timelines, you will be able to obtain proof of your status---a stamp in your passport called "Alien Read More
$10 million in Grants to Fund Citizenship Preparation Services
USCIS recently funded many community-based organizations that help permanent residents prepare and apply for U.S. citizenship. Look at the information at the USCIS website to see where you may be able to get low-cost or free legal services relating to naturalization. In Boston, Massachusetts, the Irish International Immigrant Center is one of the organizations that recently received funding. Also, look Read More
Change of Address Information (Form AR-11)
Why is it important to notify USCIS about your address change? First, federal law requires that all non-US citizens promptly notify USCIS and sometimes other agencies of changes in physical and mailing addresses. The address change must be reported to USCIS and sometimes other agencies like EOIR, ICE, and DOL within five days of the address change. Next, in order to make sure you receive all correspondence from Read More
Green Card Approved After I-130 Denied
In my practice, I work with many clients who require marriage-based "green card" applications (I-130 Petition for Alien Relative and I-485 Application to Register Permanent Resident). Recently, I was hired to represent a couple after their own I-130/485 filing was not successful. They came to me with a denied I-130. We immediately re-filed a new I-130/485 package, and within months, we were scheduled for a hearing. Read More
US Citizenship Naturalization Civics Test
If you think that you are eligible for US citizenship, start studying for the naturalization civics test. There are many study documents available at the USCIS website. Before you apply for US citizenship, contact my law firm or another immigration attorney and set up a meeting to discuss your eligibility. You may decide to file on your own, but it is always recommended to talk with an attorney before filing. Read More
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