USCIS Policy Notice Updates

Dec

Section 245(i): Who Is Protected and Who Isn’t Under the Immigration Law

Section 245(i) of the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE) is available to certain persons who aren’t eligible to apply for adjustment of status otherwise. Obviously, ...

Dec

What is the New Public Charge Rule and How Does it Affect Me?

One top reason to hire an experienced immigration lawyer is to have someone who is on top of the constant changes in immigration rules and laws. As Chicago immigration attorneys, ...

Dec

Procedure and timeline for getting a green card

There are a number of hurdles that must be cleared to secure permanent resident status for a family member. Applying for U.S. citizenship is a complicated process. If just ...

Dec

Changes to the Way in Which Petitions Are Denied

USCIS published a new policy memorandum in July 2018 and the document addresses the issuance of Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs). As per ...

Dec

Adjustment of Status and the 90-Day Rule

The process you need to complete when applying for the lawful permanent resident status is called adjustment of status. The process is colloquially called applying for a ...

Dec

A Comprehensive Overview of the U Nonimmigrant Status (U-Visa)

The U-visa (U nonimmigrant status) is a nonimmigrant type of US visa that is reserved for victims of crimes. People who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse ...

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Procedure and timeline for getting a green card
There are a number of hurdles that must be cleared to secure permanent resident status for a family member. Applying for U.S. citizenship is a complicated process. If just ...

Dec
13
A Comprehensive Overview of the U Nonimmigrant Status ...
The U-visa (U nonimmigrant status) is a nonimmigrant type of US visa that is reserved for victims of crimes. People who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse ...

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