Your Green Card and/or I-751 Extension Letter AILA has issued guidance on how to request an I-551 stamp in your passport if your green card and/or your I-751 Extension Letter expire while USCIS is closed through June 4 (or later). AILA reports that by calling the USCIS hotline number, you can request an appointment at your local USCIS office to get an I-551 for emergency reasons. There is no list of emergency Read More
USCIS Offices Closure & InfoMod USCIS Appointments
Is USCIS Closed? USCIS offices and Application Support Center Offices closed starting today through 4/1/2020. This means that all "green card"/adjustment of status interviews, InfoMod USCIS (formerly InfoPass) appointments, citizenship interviews, and biometrics interviews scheduled between 3/18 and 4/1 are closed. USCIS states that it will send de-schedule and re-schedule notices to applicants. See USCIS.gov for Read More
What Kinds of Criminal Issues Will Not Hurt My Immigration Case?
Few criminal issues hold zero risk of affecting your immigration case. However, a criminal history does not necessarily render you inadmissible, or in other words, ineligible for visas and/or a green card to the US. Certain criminal offenses pose much less risk to your case than others. Traffic violations A basic traffic violation might not hurt your immigration case, but it depends on the nature of the Read More
Increased Processing Times of Immigration Applications Under the Trump Administration
Increased Processing Times of Immigration Applications Under the Trump Administration Why is my immigration application taking so long? Under the Trump administration, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has significantly lengthened the processing time of immigrant applications, creating a backlog of millions of applications. These delays impact the lives of countless people seeking Read More
Become a US Citizen. Find Help on Citizenship Day!
There is no better time to become a US citizen as we approach a critical presidential election in November 2020. In the Boston area, USCIS processes N-400 Applications for Naturalization (citizenship) in about five months. This means that if you apply soon (ex., January or February 2020), there is a great chance that you will be able to VOTE in the November 2020 election. You can hire an attorney to represent you Read More
Decreased Communication and Negotiation with the Government Under the Trump Administration
Decreased Communication and Negotiation with the Government Under the Trump Administration To those paying attention, it is clear that the Trump administration is working hard to decrease legal immigration to the United States. The applicant backlog at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) currently stands at around 2.4 million–a figure higher than it has been since 2013. While Read More
Increase in Requests for Evidence Under the Trump Administration
Increase in Requests for Evidence Under the Trump Administration You completed your application for an H-1B visa, marriage-based green card, or another immigration petition. Now you’ve received a “Request for Evidence” from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Your stomach might be sinking, but stay calm. The request doesn’t necessarily mean that the USCIS will deny your Read More
President Trump’s Healthcare Insurance Proclamation for New Immigrants is Temporarily Barred
President Trump’s Healthcare Insurance Proclamation for New Immigrants is Temporarily Barred Since October many of my clients have asked me about health insurance requirements for their immigration cases. Should they apply for state-funded insurance for which they are entitled? Should they delay an immigration application until they have health insurance? How can they get health insurance in the U.S. without a U.S. Read More
Getting a Marriage-Based Green Card in the U.S. Versus at a Consulate
Getting a Marriage-Based Green Card in the U.S. Versus at a Consulate If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident married to a foreign spouse, getting a marriage-based green card can follow more than one path. If you are both living in the United States, your process will differ from that of a couple living abroad or living in different countries. However, no matter where you reside, eligibility for a marriage Read More
Common Marriage-Based Green Card Interview Questions
Common Marriage-Based Green Card Interview Questions The last part of the marriage green card process is an interview with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Many of my clients thinks that idea of a face-to-face interview with a USCIS is scary and overwhelming. In most cases, I assure my clients that the interviews are generally easy-going conversations if they are prepared. Read More
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