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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People submitting Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, on or after October 1, 2021, must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Most applicants filing for adjustment of status to become a lawful permanent resident…
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After enduring the COVID-19 pandemic for over a year, most U.S. embassies and consulates are not operating at full capacity. Due to limited appointment availability, a significant backlog was created for immigrant (IV) and nonimmigrant visa (NIV) app…
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Many arrests and convictions have negative effects on immigration status and applications. This is true even for minor charges and misdemeanors. A lawful permanent resident can be put into removal proceedings. Charges and convictions can lead to the…
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USCIS announced that Syrians who have Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will be eligible to re-register for TPS for another 18 months. However, USCIS has not yet issued rules for how to re-register. So, please do not file any forms or send any money u…
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Maybe. In 2013, USCIS began to adjudicate provisional waiver applications before the immigrant traveled to his or her home country. If USCIS grants a provisional waiver, the immigrant then leaves the United States and goes to an interview at the U.S.…
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We are asked this question several times a week. The answer, like so many in immigration law, is “it depends.” Generally, people seeking lawful permanent residence (a “green card”) must be interviewed at a U.S. Consulate or Embassy. However,…
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On November 20, 2014, President Obama announced new programs for undocumented people who have been living in the United States since 2010. One program would allow parents of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents to obtain Deferred Action for Pa…
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In 2012, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a “Notice of Intent” to change the regulations so that it would be easier for foreigners who are spouses, parents and children of U.S. citizens to obtain lawful permanent reside…
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