Shining The Spotlight On Immigration Law
Check out Tahmina Watson’s most recent article with Above the Law, “Shining The Spotlight On Immigration Law.” Link to the full article here. “Access to immigration counsel, especially for Afghan[…]
Category: News Updates
Important Announcement on F, M, and Academic J Visas
Copied from US Department of State: Last Updated: September 14, 2021 International students are now and always have been among the Department of State’s highest priorities. The Department recognizes the[…]
COVID-19 Vaccination Required for Immigration Medical Examinations
USCIS announced today that, effective October 1, 2021, applicants obtaining their medical exams for greencard applications will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the designated civil surgeon can[…]
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[…]
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[…]