USCIS Policy Notice Updates
Dec
13
Section 245i Immigration Law: Who Is Protected and Who Isn’t
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, ...
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Dec
13
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, ...
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Dec
13
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 ...
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13
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 ...
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Dec
13
Adjustment of Status and 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 ...
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Dec
13
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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23
Can U.S. Asylee Travel Abroad Without the Refugee ...
Any travel outside the United States by refugees and asylees needs to be carefully analyzed. Asylees and derivative asylees may not travel outside the United States unless ...
May
28
COVID-19 Immigration Updates
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that they will begin to gradually reopen their local offices in the U.S. beginning on or after ...
May
19
What is a VAWA Self Petition?
When applying for the United States permanent residency under VAWA (Violence Against Women Act), aside from USCIS Form I-360, you also have to submit evidence that you meet ...
Jun
23
Can U.S. Asylee Travel Abroad Without the Refugee ...
Any travel outside the United States by refugees and asylees needs to be carefully analyzed. Asylees and derivative asylees may not travel outside the United States unless ...
May
28
COVID-19 Immigration Updates
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that they will begin to gradually reopen their local offices in the U.S. beginning on or after ...
May
19
What is a VAWA Self Petition?
When applying for the United States permanent residency under VAWA (Violence Against Women Act), aside from USCIS Form I-360, you also have to submit evidence that you meet ...