H1B Visa Lawyer BlogList of Top News Stories from the last week pointing out the plight of Undocumented Immigrants:
El Paso Times, 3/15/17:
Articles Posted in Immigration News
Reminder – USCIS Immigration Filing Fees to Increase
USCIS has raised its immigration filing fees effective December 23, 2016. Applications and petitions postmarked or filed on or after December 23, 2016, must include these new fees. Please note that USCIS will reject your submission if the fees are not correct!
New USCIS’ fees effective December 23, 2016
| FORM | TITLE | New Fee($) |
|---|---|---|
| G–1041 | Genealogy Index Search Request | 65 |
| G–1041A | Genealogy Records Request (Copy from Microfilm) | 65 |
| G–1041A | Genealogy Records Request (Copy from Textual Record) | 65 |
| I–90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | 455 |
| I-102 | Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document | 455 |
| I-129/129CW | Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker | 460 |
| I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) | 535 |
| I–130 | Petition for Alien Relative | 535 |
| I–131/I-131A | Application for Travel Document | 575 |
| I–140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | 700 |
| I–191 | Application for Advance Permission to Return to Unrelinquished Domicile | 930 |
| I–192 | Application for Advance Permission to Enter as Nonimmigrant | 585/930* |
| I-193 | Application for Waiver of Passport and/or Visa | 585 |
| I-212 | Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal | 930 |
| I-290B | Notice of Appeal or Motion | 675 |
| I-360 | Petition for Amerasian Widow(er) or Special Immigrant | 435 |
| I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status | 1,140 |
| I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (certain applicants under the age of 14 years) | 750 |
| I-526 | Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur | 3,675 |
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | 370 |
| I-600/600A | Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative/Application for Advance Petition Processing of Orphan Petition | 775 |
| I-601 | Application for Waiver of Ground of Excludability | 930 |
| I-601A | Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver | 630 |
| I-612 | Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement (Under Section 212(e) of the INA, as Amended) | 930 |
| I-687 | Application for Status as a Temporary Resident under Section 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act | 1,130 |
| I-690 | Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility | 715 |
| I-694 | Notice of Appeal of Decision | 890 |
| I-698 | Application to Adjust Status From Temporary to Permanent Resident (Under Section 245A of the INA) | 1,670 |
| I-751 | Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence | 595 |
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | 410 |
| I-800/800A | Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative/Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country | 775 |
| I-800A Supp. 3 | Request for Action on Approved Form I-800A | 385 |
| I-817 | Application for Family Unity Benefits | 600 |
| I-824 | Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition | 465 |
| I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | 3,750 |
| I-910 | Application for Civil Surgeon Designation | 785 |
| I-924 | Application for Regional Center Designation Under the Immigrant Investor Program | 17,795 |
| I-924A | Annual Certification of Regional Center | 3,035 |
| I-929 | Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant | 230 |
| N-300 | Application to File Declaration of Intention | 270 |
| N-336 | Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings | 700 |
| N-400 | Application for Naturalization | 640 |
| N-470 | Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes | 355 |
| N-565 | Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document | 555 |
| N-600/N-600K | Application for Certification of Citizenship/Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate under Section 322 | 1,170 |
| USCIS Immigrant Fee | 220 | |
| Biometric Services Fee | 85 |
Note:
* The fee for Form I-192 will remain $585 when filed with and processed by CBP
** Certain forms require Biometric Services Fee, add $85
For further details please review the USCIS News Release, “USCIS Announces Final Rule Adjusting Immigration Benefit Application and Petition Fees“.
Source of Information:
USCIS.gov, 10/24/16, News Release:
USCIS Announces Final Rule Adjusting Immigration Benefit Application and Petition Fees
DHS Statement on Compliance with Recent Court Order
U.S. District Court Judge James Robart issued a ruling Friday, effectively halting Trump’s executive order, the so called Travel Ban!
In accordance with U.S. District Court Judge James Robart ruling on Friday, February 3rd, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has suspended any and all actions implementing the affected sections of the Executive Order entitled, “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.” This includes all actions subject to this Executive Order. DHS will resume normal inspection of travelers under their standard policies and procedures.
The Department of Justice has filed for an emergency stay with the ninth US circuit court of appeals and the court has already heard the case and is expected to rule soon.
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Wisconsin, Wyoming & Washington, D.C.
The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) has released all fifty states, the District of Columbia and the United States (Overall), for a total of fifty-two updated fact sheets with accompanying info graphics and other details. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants, Asians and Latinos in each state. The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) is the research and policy division of the American Immigration Council (AIC).
With national immigration policy being discussed as part of Presidential Elections, we thought that it would be a good time to provide some statistics on the Immigrant population in the United States as provided by this IPC research. Once a week we will be posting a blog with information on three states at a time. This week we will highlight; Wisconsin, Wyoming & Washington, D.C..
The IPC has compiled research which shows that Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are an essential part of each of these states’ economy, labor force and tax base. Immigrants and their children are a growing economic and political force as consumers, taxpayers and entrepreneurs. With the nation working towards economic recovery, immigrants and their children will continue to play a key role in shaping the economic and political future of each of these states.
USCIS updated FY2016 Performance Data – USCIS Victims of Crime Form I-918 (U Visa) (Qtr. #4)
USCIS has released their fourth quarter, Fiscal Year 2016 (FY2016) performance data for USCIS Victims of Crime Form I-918 (U Visa) as a statistical table. They have divided the forms by category: Victims of Criminal Activities, Family Members, and Total as the rows. The columns are divided by case status: Petitions Received, Approved, Denied, and Pending. These updated FY2016 statistics (fourth quarter) cover July 2016 through September 2016. For further details please review the USCIS Table, “USCIS Victims of Crime Form I-918 (U Visa) (Fiscal Year 2016, 4th Qtr)“.
Note: This Table includes statistics for FY2009 through FY2016, with FY2016 broken down by quarters.
Source of Information:
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Virginia, Washington & West Virginia
The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) has released all fifty states, the District of Columbia and the United States (Overall), for a total of fifty-two updated fact sheets with accompanying info graphics and other details. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants, Asians and Latinos in each state. The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) is the research and policy division of the American Immigration Council (AIC).
With national immigration policy being discussed as part of Presidential Elections, we thought that it would be a good time to provide some statistics on the Immigrant population in the United States as provided by this IPC research. Once a week we will be posting a blog with information on three states at a time. This week we will highlight; Virginia, Washington & West Virginia.
The IPC has compiled research which shows that Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are an essential part of each of these states’ economy, labor force and tax base. Immigrants and their children are a growing economic and political force as consumers, taxpayers and entrepreneurs. With the nation working towards economic recovery, immigrants and their children will continue to play a key role in shaping the economic and political future of each of these states.
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Texas, Utah & Vermont
The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) has released all fifty states, the District of Columbia and the United States (Overall), for a total of fifty-two updated fact sheets with accompanying info graphics and other details. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants, Asians and Latinos in each state. The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) is the research and policy division of the American Immigration Council (AIC).
With national immigration policy being discussed as part of Presidential Elections, we thought that it would be a good time to provide some statistics on the Immigrant population in the United States as provided by this IPC research. Once a week we will be posting a blog with information on three states at a time. This week we will highlight; Texas, Utah & Vermont.
The IPC has compiled research which shows that Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are an essential part of each of these states’ economy, labor force and tax base. Immigrants and their children are a growing economic and political force as consumers, taxpayers and entrepreneurs. With the nation working towards economic recovery, immigrants and their children will continue to play a key role in shaping the economic and political future of each of these states.
USCIS Now Uses Specific Dates to Show Case Processing Times
Starting on January 4th, USCIS will start using a specific date format rather than weeks or months for their updated Service Center Processing Time Reports which are published monthly. They are trying to make the reports more specific and more understandable. MVP Law Group publishes a monthly blog entitled; “Updated Service Center Processing Times” that includes links to the USCIS Processing Time Information for each of the different Service Centers.
Other helpful links to related USCIS information and services:
Check your case status and sign up for automatic case updates
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Oregon, Pennsylvania & Rhode Island
The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) has released all fifty states, the District of Columbia and the United States (Overall), for a total of fifty-two updated fact sheets with accompanying info graphics and other details. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants, Asians and Latinos in each state. The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) is the research and policy division of the American Immigration Council (AIC).
With national immigration policy being discussed as part of Presidential Elections, we thought that it would be a good time to provide some statistics on the Immigrant population in the United States as provided by this IPC research. Once a week we will be posting a blog with information on three states at a time. This week we will highlight; Oregon, Pennsylvania & Rhode Island.
The IPC has compiled research which shows that Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are an essential part of each of these states’ economy, labor force and tax base. Immigrants and their children are a growing economic and political force as consumers, taxpayers and entrepreneurs. With the nation working towards economic recovery, immigrants and their children will continue to play a key role in shaping the economic and political future of each of these states.
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – South Carolina, South Dakota & Tennessee
The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) has released all fifty states, the District of Columbia and the United States (Overall), for a total of fifty-two updated fact sheets with accompanying info graphics and other details. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants, Asians and Latinos in each state. The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) is the research and policy division of the American Immigration Council (AIC).
With national immigration policy being discussed as part of Presidential Elections, we thought that it would be a good time to provide some statistics on the Immigrant population in the United States as provided by this IPC research. Once a week we will be posting a blog with information on three states at a time. This week we will highlight; South Carolina, South Dakota & Tennessee.
The IPC has compiled research which shows that Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are an essential part of each of these states’ economy, labor force and tax base. Immigrants and their children are a growing economic and political force as consumers, taxpayers and entrepreneurs. With the nation working towards economic recovery, immigrants and their children will continue to play a key role in shaping the economic and political future of each of these states.