Current immigration law contains a provision called “registry” that allows certain non-citizens who are long-term residents of the United States, but who are either undocumented or present in the country…
Gail SeeramAugust 23, 2021
Trump immigrant health insurance rule blocked by U.S. Federal Courts
A US judge has temporarily blocked a rule proposed by President Donald Trump that would require immigrants to prove they…
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Beginning Aug. 12, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is temporarily extending the validity period for Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, from two years to now four years due to COVID-19-related delays in processing. USCIS may consider a completed Form…
Gail SeeramAugust 23, 2021
Medical examination and vaccination requirements vary depending on the immigration benefit the person is seeking. Most applicants subject to medical grounds of inadmissibility must undergo a medical examination to determine…
Gail SeeramAugust 9, 2021
On June 7, 2021, a unanimous Supreme Court ruled that thousands of people living in the U.S. for humanitarian reasons under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are ineligible to apply to…
Gail SeeramJune 24, 2021
Form I-9 is used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers must properly complete Form I-9 for each…
Gail SeeramJune 8, 2021
On June 1, 2021, President Biden issued a proclamation to designate June 2021 as National Immigrant Heritage Month. Read the proclamation below: (more…)
Gail SeeramJune 7, 2021
In an effort to overcome huge delays in capturing biometrics of applicants, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will reuse biometrics previously submitted by applicants in order to process pending…
Gail SeeramMay 11, 2021
* Effective May 4, the entry into the United States of certain nonimmigrant travelers who have been physically present in India is suspended. U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (LPR), and immigrants are…
Gail SeeramMay 5, 2021
