On July 31, 2019, USCIS issued an important policy memorandum adopting a case decided by the Administrative Appeals Office. The case is Matter of H-G-G, decided by the AAO on July 31, 2019. This case is particularly relevant to individuals who hold Temporary Protected...
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Month: August 2019
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We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to regularly provide posts highlighting legal issues of local, state and national interest that we think you will find interesting. Check back later for...
New Public Charge Rule Will Affect Green Card Applicants Who Have Used Government Aid
Last week witnessed the release of the much-dreaded final rule pertaining to the public charge ground of inadmissibility. To say that the new policy is a drastic reworking of the current practice is an understatement. The policy changes not only significantly expand...
New U Visa Policy | I-918 Application Will Not Stop Deportation
This month, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced an important policy change pertaining to enforcement against individuals who have filed for protection under the U visa program. The changes are formalized in Directive 11005.2 and summarized in a Questions and...
How Much Bank Balance Do I Need For The Affidavit of Support?
Over the last year, there has been alarming uptick of consular cases denied on public charge grounds. Under this ground, a visa may be refused if the "applicant is likely, at any time after admission, to become primarily dependent on the US Government (federal, state,...