USCIS recently funded many community-based organizations that help permanent residents prepare and apply for U.S. citizenship. Look at the information at the USCIS website to see where you may be able to get low-cost or free legal services relating to naturalization. In Boston, Massachusetts, the Irish International Immigrant Center is one of the organizations that recently received funding. Also, look Read More
Change of Address Information (Form AR-11)
Why is it important to notify USCIS about your address change? First, federal law requires that all non-US citizens promptly notify USCIS and sometimes other agencies of changes in physical and mailing addresses. The address change must be reported to USCIS and sometimes other agencies like EOIR, ICE, and DOL within five days of the address change. Next, in order to make sure you receive all correspondence from Read More
Green Card Approved After I-130 Denied
In my practice, I work with many clients who require marriage-based "green card" applications (I-130 Petition for Alien Relative and I-485 Application to Register Permanent Resident). Recently, I was hired to represent a couple after their own I-130/485 filing was not successful. They came to me with a denied I-130. We immediately re-filed a new I-130/485 package, and within months, we were scheduled for a hearing. Read More
US Citizenship Naturalization Civics Test
If you think that you are eligible for US citizenship, start studying for the naturalization civics test. There are many study documents available at the USCIS website. Before you apply for US citizenship, contact my law firm or another immigration attorney and set up a meeting to discuss your eligibility. You may decide to file on your own, but it is always recommended to talk with an attorney before filing. Read More
Naturalization Ceremonies at National Parks
On August 25, 2016, the National Parks Service partnered with the USCIS to celebrate their 100th anniversary with a series of naturalization ceremonies in national parks throughout the country. To view a complete list of naturalization ceremonies held in national parks on August 25, please visit USCIS website. Read More
18-Month Re-designation and Extension of TPS for Syrians
DHS re-designated Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended the existing TPS designation for the country from Oct. 1, 2016, through March 31, 2018. Eligible Syrian nationals should follow the Federal Register Notice to register or re-register for TPS. For more information, see this USCIS page. Read More
I-94 Information Available Online
Did you know that I-94 information has been online since 2013? This means that when you enter the US, you no longer get paper I-94s. Instead, you must obtain your I-94 information at the CBP website. You will not have I-94 information if you are a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, visa waiver entrant, and certain others. It is a good idea to go to the Customs and Border Protection website shortly after you Read More
Re-registracion para Salvadorenos con TPS
USCIS abrio el periodo de re-registracion para Salvadorenos con TPS. El periodo es desde el 8 de julio de 2016 hasta el 6 de septiembre de 2016. Para mantener el estatus de TPS, Salvadorenos con TPS tiene que registrarse durante este periodo. Para mas informacion, vea esta pagina en el sitio de USCIS. USCIS opened the re-registration period for Salvadorans with TPS. The period runs from July 8, 2016 through Read More
New Edition of Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
As part of USCIS's ongoing forms improvement initiative, effective April 13, 2016 USCIS revised Form N-400. The 9/13/13 version of Form N-400 can still be used until August 9, 2016. Some of the changes include removing the 2D barcode technology from the form, removing parts that do not apply to certain applicants and providing additional instructions to help applicants identify what evidence they need to submit with Read More
USCIS Extends and Re-designates South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for both (1) Sudan and (2) South Sudan for 18 months, from May 3, 2016 through November 2, 2017. Re-registration is REQUIRED during the the re-registration period from January 25, 2016 through March 25, 2016. The ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions that prompted the 2014 TPS Read More
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