The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will allow petitioners to file Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service for certain I-140 petitions that previously were not eligible for expedited processing. Petitioners will receive action on …
USCIS Can Waive Conditional Permanent Resident Interviews on Risk Based Approach
On April 7, 2022, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to its policies that impacts the interview process of conditional permanent residents (CPRs) that petition to remove conditions on their permanent resident status. Individuals who …
USCIS Provides More Time to Response to Certain Requests
Once again, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will provide 60 more days to respond to notices, requests, and decisions dated between March 1, 2020, and July 25, 2022. This applies to the following: Requests …
Settlement Granting Automatic Work Authorization Extension and Approval Certain H-4 and L-2 Spouses
On November 10, 2021, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) agreed to a settlement pertaining to Employment Authorization for spouses of certain nonimmigrants temporarily employed in the United States. One part of the settlement pertains to nonimmigrants with …
Update for Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) Green Card Application
On October 29, 2021, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to its policy on Liberian nationals adjusting their status (obtaining a Green Card) under the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) Program. The Liberian Refugee Immigration …
Employment Authorization for Hong Kong Deferred Enforced Departure
On October 20,2021, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the process by which certain Hong Kong residents may apply for Employment Authorization. This new process complies with the Memorandum President Biden signed regarding Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) …
USCIS Extends Conditional Residence Status Extension for Pending I-751 and I-829 Forms from 18 to 24 Months
On September 3, 2021, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new decision for conditional permanent residents who properly file a Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence or I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions …
COVID-19 Vaccine Required for Certain Immigration-related Medical Examination Purposes
On August 19, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) issued new guidelines for conducting medical examinations for certain immigration-related purposes. So, beginning on October 1, 2021, all refugees and immigrants, and certain non-immigrants who are required to …
USCIS Temporarily Extending Validity Period of Form I-693 Medical Examination
On August 12, 2021, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to its policies. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, USCIS decided to temporarily extend the validity of the Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination …
Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Hong Kong Residents
Citing the crackdown on peaceful pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong, on August 5, 2021, President Biden signed a Memorandum regarding Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Certain Hong Kong Residents. This order defers the removal of any Hong Kong resident from …