After an adjustment of status interview and I-485 approval, your green card will usually arrive about one week after USCIS orders that the card to be produced. You can check the status of your case online at USCIS.gov at “Case Status” using the receipt number on the of your USCIS notices. Usually you will see updates after the interview explaining if the case is under review, approved, or denied, or if a request for Read More
When will you get a decision after your Marriage-Based Green Card Interview?
Your USCIS officer may give you a decision while you are at the interview. However, there is no requirement for USCIS to give you a decision on the day of the interview. If you do not get a decision at the time of the interview, you (or your attorney) should ask to speak with a supervisor and then advocate to the supervisor for a decision on that day. After speaking with a supervisor, it may be clear that no Read More
Your USCIS Adjustment of Status interview was scheduled. Here’s how to prepare
Your USCIS Adjustment of Status application is progressing with an interview. Congratulations! The interview is critical to the success of your case. Make sure to properly prepare. Please see our guide on how to prepare for your Adjustment of Status interview. You can check the guide here: 10 Tips on how to prepare for your MBGC interview Read More
USCIS says that your birth certificate is wrong. What should you do?
You may have received a “Request for Evidence” in which USCIS says that you did not submit the correct format for your birth certificate. Here’s what to do. First, take out the copy of the application that you submitted (I hope you kept a copy!) and find the page with your birth certificate. Second, find your country on the US Department of State Reciprocity website. Third, select your country and scroll to section Read More
Women’s Bar Association Ushers in New Leadership
BOSTON, MA – March 27, 2023 – The Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts (WBA) held its Annual Meeting and New Lawyer Reception on March 23, 2023 at Suffolk University Law School. The WBA is pleased to welcome Jessica Babine as the organization’s incoming President. Jessica is a partner at Cornetta Babine LLC where she practices civil litigation and real estate in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Prior to Read More
The Temporary 540-Day EAD Extension Rule
An Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is a work permit issued to individuals in many different immigration categories. If you receive an EAD, it may be used to prove to an employer that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. If you are eligible for an EAD, you may submit an application on Form I-765, with photos and fees, if required. As long as you remain eligible for an EAD, you may apply to Read More
New U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident Card
• On January 30, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began producing the redesigned U.S. Permanent Resident Card. • The redesigned card will be issued concurrently with existing card stock until it is depleted. • All previously issued cards remain valid until their printed expiration dates. If you have a question on boarding a traveler, it should be directed to the appropriate Regional Carrier Read More
You got a Request for Evidence! Now what?
USCIS uses a “Request for Evidence” as a way to communicate with you while you have a case pending with USCIS. “RFE” is the shorthand way of referring to a Request for Evidence. Sometimes, the RFE asks for items that were missing from your application, such as a birth certificate or divorce certificate. Sometimes, the RFE asks for additional financial proof to show that an I-864 sponsor or joint sponsor can prove Read More
First steps in Representation: Questionnaire and Document Request
Congratulations on starting your US immigration journey with Cambridge Immigration Law. We are grateful that you decided to entrust us with the important task of helping you achieve your life goals through your US immigration journey. After you sign your Representation Agreement and set up your payment plan, your case is officially opened and our Legal Team takes over. A few days after your case is opened, our Read More
We help you follow your case and understand case updates
At Cambridge Immigration Law, we strive for two things: achieving your life goals through legal victories and providing outstanding client services at all times. One thing that sets our firm apart from many others is the frequency and depth of communication that we provide to our clients. When you become a hired client of Cambridge Immigration Law, we encourage you to stay in touch with us via email, phone, Zoom and Read More
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