It is common for our office to hear, ” I was denied and I don’t understand why I was denied.” In the U.S. immigration system, officers have a wide array…
On December 28, 2020, the U.S.Federal Court permanently enjoined, blocked or prevented the USCIS fee increase discussed below. —————————————- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an astronomical 80%…
On July 9, the Washington Post reported that U.S.Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has shut down printing of documents evidencing legal status and work authorization for immigrants and nonimmigrants, including green…
On July 14, 2020 after lawsuits filed by several states, Harvard and MIT, the Trump administration said it would no longer require international students to attend in-person classes during the…
The “public charge” analysis or determination only applies to individuals seeking a green card or seeking permanent resident status in the U.S. These individuals must prove they will be self-sufficient…
On Sunday, May 24, 2020, the Trump administration issued the following proclamation that reads in part, “I have determined that it is in the interests of the United States to…
With over 30 million people unemployed in the U.S. and availability of certain U.S. government benefits, many lawful permanent residents (or green card holders) and temporary non-immigrant visa holders are…
On April 22, 2020, President Trump signed a Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak. This…
Processing of immigration petitions continue during the coronavirus pandemic. The only services that have been temporarily suspended are in-person services and face-to-face interviews. Immigration petitions can be filed on-line or…
The Trump administration implemented new rules in January 2020 that could make it more difficult for pregnant foreign nationals to travel to the United States using tourist visas to give…