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Starting April 1, 2024, USCIS began implementing its new fee schedule which has raised filing fees considerably across the board for most applicants. For example, applicants for marriage based green cards have seen a steep increase from $1760 to $3005 in some cases. ...
There is often a lot of confusion regarding what are permissible activities for professional grapplers coming to the United States to compete. In general, the most important rule to keep in mind is that foreign nationals are not allowed to work inside the US absent...
Due to seemingly endless backlogs, it is not unusual for sibling cases to take anywhere from 10-15 years to get your brother or sister here. During this time, a lot of unfortunate events or circumstances can happen, including the death of one of the parties or even a...
In a previous blog entry, we discussed the government’s new policy of issuing Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny in lieu of actually scheduling couples for their I-130 marriage interview. While this does not necessarily apply to everybody, it has...
One of the worst things that can happen to a parent hoping to immigrate is being told that their dependent children cannot accompany them. But this happens more than you think—sometimes due to the law, but sometimes due to an officer’s mistake or misunderstanding of...
Consumers are especially reluctant, especially in this economy, to spend money for a consultation with an immigration lawyer. It is often just too tempting to call and speak with an attorney’s office that offers free consultations. However, as some people later find...
Applicants applying for permanent residence should be aware that USCIS has recently updated its policies to incorporate COVID-19 vaccination as part of its required medical examination. Effective October 1, 2021, any applicant for the required immigration medical...
On December 4, 2020, a US District Court ordered the Department of Homeland Security to restore the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program—otherwise known as DACA. For individuals who missed out the first time in 2012 and were unable to file initial...
Applicants aspiring to become US Citizens should be aware that USCIS is changing the civics test. According to the latest policy alert, the updated test will be applied to any N-400 application filed on or after December 1, 2020. Applications filed before December...
In a disappointing departure from the Sixth and Ninth Circuits, the Third Circuit recently published its position on TPS in Sanchez; Gonzalez v. DHS. In a precedential decision, the court held that TPS does not constitute an "admission" for purposes of adjustment of...