As you have probably heard, the U.S. District Court in Texas issued another deicsion finding that the DACA program is unlawful. The court kept the partial stay of its order for “all DACA recipients who recieved their initial DACA status prior t…
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Starting September 13, 2023, USCIS requires affirmative asylum applicants to bring an interpreter to their asylum interview if they are not fluent in English or wish to proceed with their interview in a language other than English. If an applicant ne…
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If you have a case in immigration court, there is important information you should know. Hearing Dates: Hearing dates change frequently. You should receive a hearing notice by mail, but immigration courts often take a long time to send these notices.…
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The wait times for obtaining a naturalization interview and being sworn in as a U.S. citizen are getting shorter. The Hartford, Connecticut USCIS office states that most naturalization applications are completed in nine months. But, many clients are…
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Whether or not to appeal a USCIS denial of an application or petition is a strategy decision. Each case is different and there are several options, including appeals, motions to reopen and reconsider and even filing a new application. When USCIS deni…
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Even if you are inadmissible because you used fake papers to enter the U.S., you can apply for a waiver of that inadmissibility ground. In fact, many grounds of inadmissibility can be waived for a TPS applicant. Inadmissibility grounds relating to cr…
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Many people applying for adjustment of status must submit a medical exam completed by a civil surgeon who is designated by USCIS. The results of the exam are submitted using Form I-693. If the civil surgeon signs the Form I-693 on May 31, 2023 or lat…
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For many people, the process of obtaining lawful permanent resident status (“green card”) can be a complex and challenging process. Having a green card can provide certainty and peace of mind that you can live and work permanently in the United S…
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USCIS issues a Permanent Resident Card (the “Card”) also known as a “Green Card” to lawful permanent residents. Residents 18 years of age and over are required to have their Card in their possession as evidence of their status…
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Afghans who are physically present in the United States have several potential immigration options to remain in the country after their parole expires. Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Afghans who have maintained continuous residence in the United St…
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