On Friday, September 10th, the House Judiciary Committee released bill text on immigration provisions that will be included in the budget reconciliation package. Committee Chairman Nadler substituted the full bill text with an amendment that makes technical changes to the initial bill text affecting the recapturing of visas. On September…
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COVID-19 Vaccination Required for Immigration Medical Examinations
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Wednesday, September 14th, that effective October 1, 2021, all applicants subject to an immigration medical examination must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19! The COVID-19 vaccination must be finished before the civil surgeon can complete and sign the applicant’s immigration medical examination, Form…
How to Change Your Address with the USCIS
USCIS reminds their clients that if your address changed you should also update it with them! You should update your address with USCIS to ensure you receive all correspondence and benefits without delay and avoid possible interruptions related to your case. Changing your address with just the USPS could cause…
Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): OK, OR and PA (Update 8-6-20)
The American Immigration Council (AIC) has released all fifty states and the District of Columbia, for a total of fifty-one updated state-by-state fact sheets highlighting immigration data and facts. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants in each state. With national immigration policy being discussed, we…
USCIS Temporarily Extending Validity Period of Form I-693
As of Thursday, August 12th, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is temporarily extending the period for Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record! They have temporarily extended the validity of this form from two years to four years. USCIS may consider a completed Form I-693 as valid if: The civil surgeon’s signature is…
USCIS Expands Partnership with Social Security Administration
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has expanded its Partnership with Social Security Administration (SSA)! Applicants filing for lawful permanent resident status will soon be able to apply for their Social Security Number (SSN) or replacement card as part of the adjustment of status application process, Form I-485. USCIS…
Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): NC, ND and OH (Update 8-6-20)
The American Immigration Council (AIC) has released all fifty states and the District of Columbia, for a total of fifty-one updated state-by-state fact sheets highlighting immigration data and facts. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants in each state. With national immigration policy being discussed, we…
Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): NJ, NM and NY (Update 8-6-20)
The American Immigration Council (AIC) has released all fifty states and the District of Columbia, for a total of fifty-one updated state-by-state fact sheets highlighting immigration data and facts. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants in each state. With national immigration policy being discussed, we…
Reminder – USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests
USCIS announced on Thursday, June 24th, that they were extending the flexibilities that they originally announced on March 30, 2020. These flexibilities are for responding to certain requests from the USCIS, some are listed below: Requests for Evidence; Continuations to Request Evidence (N-14); Notices of Intent to Deny; Notices of…
AILA proposes Ten-Point Plan to Reopen America
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) would like to help the Untied States to reopen after the COVID pandemic and to reestablish our country as a welcoming nation! They have proposed a ten-point plan to reopen America to the World. The AILA believes this plan will help to eliminate pandemic-related…