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: News Updates
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[…]
: USCIS Extends Evidence of Status for Conditional Permanent Residents to 24 Months with Pending Form I-751 or Form I-829
Copied from USCIS: Starting Sept. 4, 2021, USCIS is extending the time that receipt notices can be used to show evidence of status from 18 months to 24 months for[…]
Humanitarian Parole and Special Immigrant Visa Application Training for Lawyers
Calling all lawyers! Want to help in the Afghan Crisis with your legal skills? Join this training for lawyers on Humanitarian Parole applications and Special Immigrant Visa applications on September[…]
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.
News Update: USCIS Temporarily Extending Validity Period of Form I-693
From USCIS: USCIS Temporarily Extending Validity Period of Form I-693 Beginning Aug. 12, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is temporarily extending the validity period for Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and[…]
USCIS Expands Partnership with Social Security Administration
Copied from USCIS: WASHINGTON— USCIS announced today that applicants filing for lawful permanent resident status are now able to apply for a Social Security number (SSN) or replacement card as part of the adjustment[…]