October 2021 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The October 2021 Visa Bulletin was released yesterday and I do not recall a more anticipated yet simultaneously anticlimactic and disappointing visa bulletin in recent memory. After months of significant[…]
Category: Family-Based Immigration
Breaking: Immigration Reform Provisions Released by the Judiciary Committee
A short while ago this morning, the House Judiciary Committee released the immigration provisions that will be part of the reconciliation bill. This is an exciting moment as there is[…]
Green Card Applicants Must be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
The CDC is requiring all green card applicants to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Full text copied below and linked here. Copied from Centers for Disease Control and[…]
Questions for the Proposed DHS Public Charge Rule
DHS is looking for feedback from the public. professionals, agencies/organizations, and government on its proposed public charge rule. Full text to the rule is available here. Please note that this[…]
DHS Seeks Public Comment on Public Charge Rulemaking
Copied from USCIS: WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is seeking data and information from the public that DHS intends to use to develop a public charge regulatory proposal. The[…]
Chats with Charlie – September Visa Bulletin Live Session
Watch this US Department of State: Consular Affairs, September Visa Bulletin Live Session for information regarding AOS updates.
Senate budget framework includes path to citizenship for millions of immigrants
Copied from New American Economy: Senate Democrats just released their budget framework, which includes a path to green cards and citizenship for millions of immigrant workers and families. For the[…]
A DACA Saga – Above the Law
Read Tahmina Watson’s latest post with Above the Law, “A DACA Saga” following the July 2021 federal court ruling in Texas stopping the acceptance of new DACA applications. DACA is[…]
August 2021 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The August 2021 Visa Bulletin was released later afternoon yesterday. Some of the significant forward movement we have seen in most categories in recent months has slowed a bit, which[…]
USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests
USCIS announced today an additional extension of their previous flexibility policy for responding to agency requests due to difficulties and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The additional 60 day[…]