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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 […]
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 […]
Expediting NIV Appointments
Here are some tips for Expediting NIV Appointments Following are some tips provided by the American Immigration Lawyers Association for expediting NIV (non-immigrant visa) appointments. 1. Have realistic expectations First, consult https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html to find the Visa Wait Times for the consulate where you intend to apply. Every consulate updates the wait times on a regular […]
Expedited Employment Authorization Documents
How can you receive expedited employment authorization documents (EAD)? Five years ago, USCIS routinely took three months to issue employment authorization documents (EADs) and advance parole (AP) travel documents. Now, 9 months or longer is not unusual. Begin planning 180 days prior to the expiration of your EAD and AP. Requesting Expedited Processing It is […]
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, […]
Immigration Visa Processing Delays
How to deal with processing delay with immigration visas or “green cards”. Currently, there is a processing delay with immigration visas or as commonly called green cards. Most U.S. embassies and consulates are not operating at full capacity. Due to limited appointment availability, a significant backlog was created for immigrant (IV) and nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants […]
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 […]