USCIS has changed its policy regarding the way it handles applications that are missing certain documentation. According to a memorandum issued in June and entered into effect on September 11, 2018 now USCIS may deny applications that have been filed without all the necessary documentation without issuing “Requests for Evidence (RFE)” or “Notices of Intent […]
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More than ever, take care of your case before filing
As discussed in a previous post, the world of immigration law and procedure can seem deceptively simple. Many people believe that filling out some forms is all there is to it. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Forms are the language that the government speaks, but what you want to say and how to […]
World Cup
World Cup fever has taken over! Even here in the US where the national selection didn’t qualify, it is hard to escape the sight of the games and the excitement of the fans. No small reason for this phenomenon is immigration. The United States, being the home to immigrants from all corners of the world, […]
Who can file immigration cases?
The law in the United States allows people to represent themselves in legal matters. The idea is that any person can choose to be his or her own advocate. In addition, a person can have an attorney represent his or her in the legal proceeding that they are facing. What a person will not be […]
Taking it’s Sweet Time
Dealing with immigration is not simple, and no benefit comes quickly. It would seem unnecessary to even state that but the way the conversations go sometimes, it appears that many people believe the opposite. There are many reasons that make immigration processes complicated, and for many reasons that make them slow. We will tackle some […]
U Non-immigrant Status
Being victim of a crime is nothing nice and its effects can extend to many areas and for many years, depending on the severity. The U.S. immigration system recognizes that foreign-born victims might be best served on certain occasions by being provided an alternative to remaining inside the U.S. lawfully instead of being removed back […]