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Starting in January 2021, green card holders who file form I-90 to replace their expiring green cards, will receive a Form I-797 notice within 7 to 10 days after the USCIS accepts the application. This notice will serve as a receipt notice for the Form I-90 and proof of extension of the green card validity. […]
Generally, all applicants for adjustment of status to permanent residence (I-485 green card) must submit a Form I-693 medical examination report, which is completed by USCIS approved physicians (“civil surgeon”) in the United States. On October 16, 2018, the USCIS announced a new policy about the validity period for a medical examination report (Form I-693). […]
An employment authorization document (EAD) is a coveted benefit allowing many immigants to work legally in the United States. For example, applicants for asylum, temporary protected status, F-1 or M-1 student optional practical training, adjustment of status, DACA, and many others can get an EAD that allows work for stated periods of time. On January […]
The Department of State has posted the visa bulletin for September 2018. Unfortunately, most employment-based (EB) categories for all nationals are backlogged, representing a slow down of green card approval times. EB-1 Priority Workers final action date is now June 1, 2016 for all nationals, except those born in India and China who still have […]
The Department of State has posted the Visa Bulletin for October 2017. Fortunately, EB-1 is now current for all nationals. EB-2 is now current for all except Indian and Chinese nationals. And EB-3 continues to be current for all except those born in India, China, and Philippines. Family based visas are moving forward slightly. The […]
Press release from USCIS: WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin expanding in-person interviews for certain immigration benefit applicants whose benefit, if granted, would allow them to permanently reside in the United States. This change complies with Executive Order 13780, “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States,” and […]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a redesign to the Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card) and the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) as part of the Next Generation Secure Identification Document Project. USCIS will begin issuing the new cards on May 1, 2017. These redesigns use enhanced graphics and fraud-resistant security […]
If you are applying for a green card based upon employment sponsorship, you are able to change employment while waiting for final approval if you follow “portability”rules. On November 18, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced some important updates and changes to these rules that go into effect on January 17, 2017. […]
Are you seeking to adjust your status and become a U.S. permanent resident under a family-sponsored or employment-based preference immigrant visa? If you have not yet had a relative or employer file an immigrant visa petition on your behalf, please learn more about the Adjustment of Status Filing Process. If you already have a petition […]
Planning to apply for a visa or green card? You should know that fees charged by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for most applications will increase about 21% on December 23, 2016. According to the USCIS, this increase is necessary cover the full cost of services, including the costs for fraud detection and […]
