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What’s New in Immigration? DHS Report on Border Security, Update on the Proposed Entrepreneur Rule, and More!

In this segment, we bring you the latest immigration news. This month, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a status report on border security in the Southwestern border region. In other news we provide you with an update on the Proposed International Entrepreneur Rule, and finally we would like…

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Factors to consider before filing the adjustment of status application for spouses of U.S. Citizens

Before filing your green card application, it is important for you to carefully consider several important factors that may limit your ability to obtain employment in the United States and restrict your international travel. If you will be filing your green card application in the near future, you need to…

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Can I travel internationally if I have a pending Green Card application with USCIS?

If you have filed your green card application with USCIS, you are probably asking yourself whether you can travel internationally (yes we mean Mexico too) while your application is in process. After all, filing the green card application is admittedly a stressful process for both the applicant and petitioner. Accomplishing…

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NEW: USCIS Announces New Policy to Reunite Filipino WW2 Veterans with their Families

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will allow the families of certain Filipino World War II veterans to reunite with veterans beginning June 8, 2016 as a result of a new policy change called Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Policy. In order to qualify, extended family members of veterans…

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What’s New In Immigration News?

District Court Denies Request for Temporary Restraining Order to Halt Syrian Re-Settlement Program in Texas First Family of Syrian Refugees Arrives in Canada In their December suit, Texas Health and Human Services Commission V. United States, et, al., the state of Texas alleged that the United States government and the…

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What’s New in Immigration?

It is our pleasure to bring you the latest in immigration news including recent USCIS announcements, workload updates, tips, and important reminders to avoid delays in application processing or rejections. For more information please contact our office. Comment Period for Proposed USCIS Form Revisions: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…

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New Changes to the October Visa Bulletin

On September 9th the Department of State and USCIS jointly announced new procedures that will allow family-based and employment-based applicants stuck in immigrant visa backlogs to apply for an immigrant visa (adjustment of status) before their priority date becomes current and an immigrant visa becomes immediately available to them. These…

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5 FAQS: Question and Answer

You have Questions, We have your Answers. Here are answers to 5 of your Frequently Asked Questions In this blog we are answering 5 of your frequently asked questions in detail. Please remember that every case and every story is different and unique. You should not compare your situation to…

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Timeline of an Adjustment of Status Based on Marriage to a U.S. Citizen

Prospective clients often ask our law office, how long does the adjustment of status to permanent resident usually take? At what point can I legally work in the United States? How can I obtain my social security number and driver’s license? When can I travel internationally? Below is an approximate…

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DOS & CBP Procedures for Travel Permission for Visa Applicants Affected by CCD Technical Problems

The Department of State (DOS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have announced a joint initiative, in response to the technical problems the U.S. Department of State’s Consular Consolidated Database (CCD)—responsible for the issuance of visas—has been experiencing. These technical problems have had a significant impact on the department’s…

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