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USCIS recently issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, emphasizing that adjustment of status is a discretionary benefit and may affect future immigration cases.

The numbers tell a striking story. In April, under the last quarter of the Biden administration, USCIS approved approximately 234,000 green card applications.

Alien Registration Requirements If you’re visiting the United States and staying 30 days or longer, you need to know about registration requirements. It is the legal obligation of all unregistered aliens who are in the United States for 30 days or longer to comply with registration requirements. This may include fingerprinting as part of the[…..]

Recent Policy Changes from the Department of Homeland Security The Department of Homeland Security is poised to release a new policy memo with significant implications for immigrants and asylum seekers: ICE Detention Authority Expansion ICE will be able to detain refugees who have failed to adjust status to that of lawful permanent residence. Employment Authorization[…..]

Family Emergency Planning for At-Risk Individuals If you do not have status in the United States, you are at risk. Therefore, you should have a family action plan. Discuss with your family members the details of your assets and your debts. Consider these critical questions: Do you need a power of attorney? What about guardianship[…..]

Ensuring the safety and well-being of immigrant women and men is a crucial aspect of upholding human rights in our society. The Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA) plays a pivotal role in providing protection and support for immigrant women and men who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or other forms of abuse. Through VAWA,[…..]

Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) requestors with a USCIS online account can now submit requests online for their own records. Soon, requester will be able to submit online requests for non-A-File material (policies, communications, etc.) Later this year, USCIS online account holders will be able to make requests on behalf of other persons. USCIS continues[…..]

USCIS’ processing times continue to enlarge. In reality it takes more than three months to receive a renewed employment authorization card in the mail. To avoid interrupted employment, submit your application to renew your employment as early as possible. Applicants should not forget to include passport size photographs and filing fees, where applicable.

USCIS now accepting online applications from certain visitors for business, visitors for pleasure, and vocational students who wish to extend their stay in the United States. Applicants may confirm their online filing eligibility at uscis.gov/i539online, and then file Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status online with their USCIS account.