Covid Vaccine: Client Practice
Individuals submitting Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, on or after October 1, 2021, must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Most applicants filing for adjustment of status to become a lawful permanent resident with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or an immigrant visa application with Department of State (DOS) must […]
ACICS No Longer Recognized as Accrediting Agency by U.S. Department of Education
Image by Wokandapix from Pixabay On August 19, 2022 the Department of Education (ED) announced that it will no longer recognize the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) as an accrediting agency. This decision has a domino effect regarding students attending these schools and the degrees of alumni from these schools obtained on or after August […]
USCIS Guidance on Expedited EADs for Healthcare & Childcare Workers
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash An initial Employment Authorization Document (EAD) application, that has been pending for over 90 days, for healthcare and childcare workers, and who have valid immigration status can now be requested for expedited processing. The form to use is the Form I-765. This expedited request process is already in […]
DHS announces: Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, Compliance Flexibility Extended
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced updated flexibilities for employment eligibility verification through the I-9 will be extended until July 31, 2023. These provisions are set in place for remote workplaces and employers only. Any employees working physically at the work location, would mean there are no exceptions to in-person verification of identity and […]
Using SAVE Case Check: Spouses with E or L Visas
SAVE – USCIS new benefit checking system. SAVE’s mission is to provide fast, secure and reliable immigration status information to assist benefit-granting agencies in maintaining their program integrity. SAVE is the online database that US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and benefit-granting government agencies utilize to provide immigration status information. The program allows for a […]
Green Cards Validity Extended to 24 Months for Green Card Renewals
Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs), or colloquially known as “Green Card Holders”, can breathe a little easier when it comes to extending or renewing their Permanent Resident Cards. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is automatically extending the validity of a Green Card to 24 months for LPRs who properly file Form I-90, Application to […]
The Waiting Is the Hardest Part
Last year I had to develop new and deeper wells of patience. My twin sons were applying to college. We had visited some schools and learned about others remotely. The autumn involved coaching my sons to put their applications together in a timely manner. But it was the months of waiting over the winter for […]
DHS Final Rule on DACA
Image by Bill Barlow from Pixabay On Monday, October 31, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). It preserves and fortifies the program through codifying existing DACA policy and formal regulation while it is still subject to litigation in court. Previously, the DACA program was only […]