Immigration Law News

Jul

I-601 VS I-601A Waiver: What is the Difference?

The main difference in the correlation I-601 VS I-601A waiver is that the I-601A only waives unlawful presence. This means that unlawful presence needs to be the only ground ...

Jul

Working While Waiting for Your Green Card

To work for a U.S. employer while you are waiting for your marriage-based green card application (Form I-485), you need to obtain a work permit.

Jul

Proclamation 10014 Explained: What Does it Mean for Alien Workers?

Proclamation 10014 became effective on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at 11:59 PM (ET), and it terminates 60 days after its effective date. However, the Secretary of Homeland ...

Jul

Can Asylum Seekers Still Get a Work Permit in the United States?

Since two recent announcements can make it much harder for asylum seekers to obtain work permit in the United States, they require immediate action. In this post, we will ...

Jun

Can U.S. Asylee Travel Abroad Without the Refugee Travel Document?

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

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 ...

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Mar

17

USCIS Announces a Revised Naturalization Civics Test ...

Washington - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it’s going to start using the 2008 form of the naturalization civics test, starting March ...

Mar

15

Filling form I-751 if you are married but living separately ...

Facing separation from your spouse who is a U.S. citizen while you are still a CPR (Conditional Permanent Resident) can be stressful and devastating. But, keep in mind that ...

Mar

11

212(d)(3) Waiver for Non-Immigrants Explained

A waiver is a document through which one of the parties intentionally forfeits a known right or a claim, releasing the other party. When it comes to the 212(d)(3) Waiver ...