Happy 2017! Make sure to check USCIS's new versions of most forms and most new fees at USCIS.gov. USCIS will reject unauthorized versions of forms immediately and others after a cut-off date on February 17, 2017. USCIS will reject ALL applications that are not submitted the new, correct fees listed for each form. Read More
N-400 Application Has New Required Form
USCIS has updated Form N-400 Application for Naturalization. As of December 23, 2016, USCIS will ONLY accept the new version. Also, as of December 22, 2016, USCIS will require the new fees to be paid for N-400 and all other USCIS forms that have been subject to the fee increase. You can find the new USCIS Form N-400 here: https://www.uscis.gov/n-400 You can find the USCIS fee increase list Read More
DREAMers be wary
As stated by AILA, "This article from the Associated Press reports that some advocates are advising DACA recipients to make sure they are not traveling abroad when Donald Trump is sworn in as president on January 20, 2017, and quotes AILA President William Stock on how Trump could rescind the DACA Read More
Take action to protect DREAMers from Anti-Immigrant President-Elect Trump
During his campaign, President-Elect Trump made horrible statements about many Americans--US citizen Americans and non-US citizen Americans. From his words and actions, it is clear that he has no understanding of the positive impacts that foreign-born people bring to our nation. To help some of our most vulnerable and valuable young community members, take action through AILA to protect DREAMers. Read More
January 2017 Visa Bulletin with Updated Priority Dates
The US Department of State publishes an updated Visa Bulletin each month with updated priority dates for family and employment based immigrant petitions. The January 2017 Visa Bulletin is at https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/law-and-policy/bulletin/2017/visa-bulletin-for-january-2017.html. Read More
What Can Trump Do On Day One?
Many of us are concerned about President-Elect Trump's views on immigration (aside from his wife's alleged misuse of her visa). Attached is information from the American Immigration Lawyers' Association about what Trump could do with a "stroke of a pen" on the first day (or any day) of his Presidency. As of the writing of this blog, however, no immigration laws or policies have been changed. If you ever hear about Read More
Moving Forward After the Election
We are facing a new administration, and many immigrants, their families, their friends and their advocates face this change with uncertainty and even fear. At this point, no one can provide clear answers about whether, and how, the new administration will change laws. Right now, I'm finding some solace in the press statements made by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and what it plans to do to work Read More
USCIS Finalizes New Guidance for Extreme Hardship
USCIS finalized new guidance for "extreme hardship." This standard is applied to many immigration processes, but most commonly to Form I-601 and Form I-601A. The guidance provides a long list of factors to consider when trying to prove extreme hardship to the qualifying relative. You can find the guidance on the USCIS website. Read More
USCIS Fees to Increase on 12/23/2016
Important notice! USCIS will increase most fees starting on December 23, 2016. This means that if you file Form I-130 or Form I-140 ("immigrant petition"), Form I-485 (adjustment of status, "green card"), Form I-129 (worker petition for visas including H1B and L), N-400 (citizenship) and many, many other forms, the fees will be increased starting on December 23, 2016. Any application postmarked on December 23 or Read More
I-601A Waiver Expanded to Include
What does the I-601A Waiver Do? The I-601A waiver helps someone avoid being barred from re-entry from the United States after she departs the US. Someone would be barred from re-entering the US for 3 years or 10 years if she had been present in the US for more than 180 days (3 years) or one year (10 years). This means that someone who is not eligible to get a green card in the US can apply for an I-601A waiver, get Read More
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