Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
What is an Employment Authorization Document (EAD)? Employment authorization makes it permissible for a Foreign National in applicable categories to be employed for a certain time frame in the U.S. An EAD is evidence the foreign national is allowed to work throughout a specific time period. REQUIREMENTS You will need to apply for an EAD […]
Naturalization
What is Naturalization? Naturalization is the process granting U.S. citizenship to an eligible immigrant. REQUIREMENTS While requirements vary based upon how someone qualifies for Naturalization, certain parameters apply to every applicant: (1) continuous residence/permanent residence, (2) physical presence in the U.S., (3) time spent within a specific USCIS district or state, (4) good moral character, […]
Conditional Permanent Residence
What is Conditional Permanent Residence? Conditional permanent residents receive a green card with a two year validity instead of ten years. Toward the end of the two years, a conditional permanent resident will petition USCIS to remove the conditions on their green card, and if approved, will receive the normal green card valid for ten […]
Consular Processing
What is Consular Processing? Consular processing is one of two paths to lawful permanent residency, generally for those who are outside the United States. Instead of applying for a green card with USCIS, a Foreign National living outside the U.S. may apply for an immigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad in order […]
Travel of US Citizens with Expired Passports
U.S. Citizens can travel home on Expired Passports On May 28, 2021, a bulletin was issued permitting U.S. citizens to use their expired U.S. passports, whose passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, to return to the U.S. through Dec. 31, 2021. This exception is hereby extended to allow the use of certain expired […]
Adjustment of Status (“AOS”)
What is Adjustment of Status (“AOS”)? AOS is the process that is used to apply for lawful permanent resident (“LPR”) status while inside the U.S., also known as applying for a Green Card. Being a Legal Permanent Resident, or having a Green Card, allows a Foreign National to a live and work permanently in the […]
Prevailing Wage Rule Vacated
Prevailing Wage Rule enacted by Trump is vacated In the Federal Register latest edition, the Department of Labor (DOL) Implemented a Final Rule Vacating a Trump Era Final Rule on Computation of Prevailing Wage Levels. The rule restores the regulatory text to appear as it did before the 10/8/20 interim final rule. (86 FR 70729, […]
AILA Information on Naturalization
AILA Overview of the Naturalization Process and basic requirements Naturalization is the process by which a lawful permanent resident applies for and is granted U.S. citizenship. U.S. citizenship is a legal status that offers many benefits and responsibilities, including the ability to vote in U.S. federal elections, serve on a jury, travel with a U.S. passport, and […]