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AILA: The Public Charge Rule
The Trump era public charge guidelines may be gone, but there is a new framework in place as of last month. Please read the below flyer from the American Immigration Lawyers Association or AILA on a new public charge inadmissibility test the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began using on December 23, 2022. This public […]
Policy Alert: USCIS automatically extending validity of Green Card for Naturalization Applicants
Photo by Kerwin Elias on Unsplash Permanent Resident Cards, known as Green Cards, serve as evidence for Lawful Permanent Resident (LPRs) status for noncitizens. Generally, if there was a mistake, lost card, or the card expired an LPR would file a Form I-90. At least 6 months before a Green Card expires, an LPR can apply for naturalization, […]
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 […]
Aliens with Extraordinary Ability (EB-1)
What is an Alien with Extraordinary Ability? Considered a first-preference employment-based immigration category, a foreign national who is able to demonstrate extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics through sustained national or international acclaim may be eligible. On January 21, 2022, Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced that the agency is clarifying […]
National Interest Waiver NIW
What is a National Interest Waiver (NIW)? A National Interest Waiver is a method of obtaining lawful permanent resident status in the U.S. without having an employer as a sponsor and without having to file a labor certification with the Department of Labor. Thus, those seeking a NIW may self-petition. The Biden Administration recently updated […]
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 […]
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 […]
ADIT Stamps: Who, What, and When?
Photo by Kerwin Elias on Unsplash An Alien Documentation, Identification, and Telecommunication (ADIT) stamp (also known as an I-551 stamp) is used for temporary evidence of legal permanent residence. USCIS recently announced mail delivery as an option for lawful permanent residents needing the ADIT stamp instead of visiting the nearest USCIS Field Office. You can […]