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USCIS Updates: Work Permits for Immigrants who are crime victims, Lockbox Filing Flexibilities, Expedited Processing, RFE and NOID, and Employment Authorization Documents

Many things within the Immigration System are always being modified; updates in policies, changes in procedure. However, during this administration, we will face multiple adjustments that will benefit Immigrants during their process like work permits for U Visa applicants. The intent of these updates is to eliminate policies that fail to promote access to the …

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What Changes to Expect for Immigration Under the Biden Administration

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Each new administration will have a set of changes they would like to make to rules and regulations. These changes may come slowly, as most changes to the law need to go through the House, Senate, and the President. However, some changes can be made much more quickly by the President through Executive Orders. …

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You are a Permanent Resident of the United States & have the Green Card – now what?

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Once the first immigration process is done and you have your green card in hand you can breathe a sigh of relief. You might feel like you have finally landed and this is now home, but this is just the beginning: It is a door you have just opened and now comes the part where …

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What is a Green Card & how do I get one?

Green Cards, Immigration Reform, USCIS, Visa Waiver Program, Work Visa / By Fernando

A green card, known officially as a Permanent Resident Card, is issued by USCIS under the Immigration and Nationality Act as evidence that you have been given the privilege to reside and work within the United States. While America is a melting pot, it has only 13.2 million green card holders out of a population …

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USCIS Announces GIANT Filing Fee Increases

Green Cards, Immigration Reform, USCIS, Visa Waiver Program, Work Visa / By Fernando

Since we all want to end any interaction with a positive outlook, I will address the bad news from last week first. The bad news is that USCIS announced that new filing fees will go in effect beginning with October 2, 2020. Why is this bad? After all, they are begging for a government bailout …

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Why You Should Respond ON TIME to USCIS Notices

Family Immigration, Immigration Reform, USCIS / By Fernando

You mailed your green card or waiver application to USCIS, you have your receipt and had your biometrics appointment. Great! Now all you have to do is wait for the Interview date, right? Not exactly… What I will discuss here applies to most types of applications: changes or extension of non-immigrant status, renewals of work …

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The #1 Mistake that Can KILL Your Immigration Application

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In September 2018, USCIS changed one of its policies and now can deny your application for making mistakes on your paperwork. Before then, if there was an issue with your application, they could reject the file and return it to you. You would then fix whatever they asked for and resubmit it. If USCIS accepted …

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What To Do If ICE Shows Up

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How to Handle Interactions with ICE If you are not a US citizen, you are not protected from the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). However, regardless of your status, you do have Constitutional rights. Here are some basic ways to express them if the situation arises: What to do if ICE comes to …

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What Happens To My Current Green Card Application or Removal Case If I Worked Without Authorization & Did Not Pay Taxes?

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Recent decision trends show that immigration officers are increasingly concerned with tax reporting and tax payments made on earned income, regardless of whether the employment was authorized or not. As such, immigration applications are being reviewed more closely, resulting in ever-increasing requests for additional financial information before making a final decision in an application. We …

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What To Do Before Applying For Deferred Action

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What should I do first? Take your time when submitting the application Bear in mind that there is no time limit on when you should file your application, and since there are major risks involved in filing incorrectly, you should not rush applying. This is where an immigration lawyer can help you, especially in completing …

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USCIS Updates: Work Permits for Immigrants who are crime victims, Lockbox Filing Flexibilities, Expedited Processing, RFE and NOID, and Employment Authorization Documents

What Changes to Expect for Immigration Under the Biden Administration

You are a Permanent Resident of the United States & have the Green Card – now what?

What is a Green Card & how do I get one?

USCIS Announces GIANT Filing Fee Increases

Why You Should Respond ON TIME to USCIS Notices

The #1 Mistake that Can KILL Your Immigration Application

What To Do If ICE Shows Up

What Happens To My Current Green Card Application or Removal Case If I Worked Without Authorization & Did Not Pay Taxes?

What To Do Before Applying For Deferred Action

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