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Green Card (I-551 Card)

Green cards and Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) NOT being PRINTED

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…

Gail SeeramJuly 20, 2020

Immigration News Student/Dreamer/DACA

F-1 M-1 International Students Can Take Full Online Courses & Remain in U.S.

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…

Gail SeeramJuly 7, 2020

Public Charge

COVID-19 and the U.S. Public Charge Rule

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…

Gail SeeramJune 3, 2020

Border/Admission Issues Trump on Immigration

Travel Restrictions Brazil to USA

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…

Gail SeeramMay 26, 2020

Immigration News

Eligibility for U.S. Government Benefits due to Coronavirus and Public Charge Rule

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…

Gail SeeramMay 1, 2020

Trump on Immigration

Trump Suspends Entry for 60 days for Certain Immigrants

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…

Gail SeeramApril 24, 2020

Immigration News

Immigration Closure? What about my case?

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…

Gail SeeramApril 20, 2020

Trump on Immigration

Thinking of having your baby in the U.S. – think twice!

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…

Gail SeeramFebruary 7, 2020