The Road Map to Freedom Resolution Introduced Today
Today several members of Congress lead by our Washington State Representative Pramila Jayapal introduced a resolution today titled The Road Map to Freedom. Here is a link to the resolution[…]
Category: Naturalization
USCIS to Replace Sticker That Extends Validity of Green Cards
Occasionally, USCIS does things that are helpful (something we will hopefully see more of with the new incoming administration). Today, USCIS announced that, beginning this month, they will replace the[…]
USCIS Announces a Revised Naturalization Civics Test
USCIS announced today its plans to implement a revised version of the naturalization civics test, effective for all applicants applying for naturalization on or after December 1, 2020. Upon first[…]
USCIS Response to Preliminary Injunction of Fee Rule
Following the nationwide preliminary injunction which stopped the new USCIS fee schedule from taking effect on Friday, USCIS responded in kind, claiming they are severely underfunded and this move would[…]
BREAKING: USCIS Fee Rule Halted in its Entirety and Enjoined
Some positive news in a time when good news on the immigration front is few and far between – the new USCIS fee schedule, which was set to significantly increase[…]
USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests
USCIS announced today that they are once again extending their flexibility in responding to agency requests, expanding on their previous announcement from back at the end of March. The flexibility now[…]
USCIS Averts Furlough of Nearly 70% of Workforce
After months of uncertainty, USCIS confirmed today that, for the time being, it has managed to avoid furloughing nearly 70% of its workforce, at least through the remainder of this[…]
USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests
USCIS announced today that they are extending their flexibility in responding to agency requests, expanding on their previous announcement from back at the end of March. The flexibility now applies[…]
USCIS Offices Preparing to Reopen on June 4
USCIS announced today that they are tentatively planning to re-open their offices and resume in-person services on June 4, 2020. For most cases, USCIS will automatically reschedule any interviews, ceremonies,[…]
USCIS Updates Policy on False Claims of U.S. Citizenship
Today, USCIS announced an update to its Policy Manual regarding false claims to U.S. citizenship. The agency is adopting a Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) precedent decision in Matter of[…]