
Success Stories: Marriage-based adjustment of status application approved for green card applicant from Australia
We recently received an approval of lawful permanent residence (a green card) for an Australian national through his U.S. citizen wife. The petition was approved without an interview and in just a little over a month after the application was received at USCIS. Congratulations to our clients!

News Alert: USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 36 Months for Renewals
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant update to the process for renewing Green Cards. Effective Sept. 10, 2024, USCIS will automatically extend the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) by 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. This update is a response to the increasing processing times many applicants have faced, offering extended proof of lawful status.
Read our News Alert to learn more

USCIS Celebrates Constitution Day and Citizenship Day as part of Constitution Week!
Today, September 17th, the nation observes Constitution Day and Citizenship Day as part of Constitution Week. Learn about the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) initiatives to integrate newcomers into U.S. society and our tips and pointers for those who are considering naturalization, in our latest blog post.

La Nueva Política de "Manteniendo Familias Unidas": Oportunidades para Esposos y Hijastros No Ciudadanos de Ciudadanos Estadounidenses
El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) ha implementado la nueva política de "Manteniendo Familias Unidas" el 19 de agosto de 2024, diseñada para permitir que ciertos esposos y hijastros no ciudadanos de ciudadanos estadounidenses soliciten "libertad condicional en el lugar". Esta medida permite que los no ciudadanos que se encuentran en los Estados Unidos sin una admisión legal puedan permanecer temporalmente en el país, sin tener que salir para un procesamiento consular en el extranjero. Si se les concede la libertad condicional, podrán solicitar el ajuste de estatus para convertirse en residentes permanentes legales. Esta política podría beneficiar a aproximadamente 550,000 no ciudadanos, aunque el USCIS implementará medidas estrictas para prevenir solicitudes fraudulentas.

Alerta de Noticias: Tribunal emite suspensión administrativa del programa Mantener a las Familias Unidas.
El 26 de agosto de 2024, el Tribunal de Distrito de los Estados Unidos para el Distrito Este de Texas, en el caso Texas v. Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (Caso Número 24-cv-306), suspendió administrativamente al DHS de otorgar libertad condicional en el lugar bajo el programa Mantener a las Familias Unidas por 14 días. Conozca más sobre este desarrollo en nuestra Alerta de Noticias.

News Alert: Court Issues Administrative Stay of Keeping Families Together Program
Updated September 11, 2024
On Aug. 26, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, in Texas v. Department of Homeland Security, Case Number 24-cv-306 administratively stayed DHS from granting parole in place under Keeping Families Together Program for 14 days. Subsequently, the court issued another order and the administrative stay remains in effect through Sept. 23, 2024. Learn more about this development in our News Alert.

Success Stories: Green Card Approval for Marriage-based Adjustment of Status Applicant from Canada
We recently received an approval of lawful permanent residence (a green card) for our client who is a Canadian national through her U.S. citizen husband. Congratulations to our clients!

¿Qué documentos se requieren para demostrar un matrimonio de buena fe?
La ley de inmigración de los EE. UU. permite a un ciudadano estadounidense o residente permanente (titular de una tarjeta verde) presentar una petición de inmigrante para traer a su cónyuge a vivir en los Estados Unidos como titular de una tarjeta verde. Muchos de nuestros clientes preguntan qué tipo de documentación necesitan mostrar al Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los EE. UU. (USCIS) para demostrar su relación familiar. Aquí están nuestras recomendaciones.

What is the 60-day grace period for F-1 Students and for nonimmigrant workers in E-1/E-2/E-3, H-1B, L-1, O-1, or TN status (and their dependents)?
What is the 60-day grace period for F-1 Students and for nonimmigrant workers in E-1/E-2/E-3, H-1B, L-1, O-1, or TN status (and their dependents)? Find out more about immigration grace periods in our blog post.

¿Qué sucede después de la aprobación del I-130? ¿Qué es el procesamiento consular?
Lee nuestras preguntas frecuentes que discuten lo que sucede a continuación después de la aprobación del I-130 para aquellos con familiares en el extranjero, la revisión/documentación en el Centro Nacional de Visas (NVC) y la entrevista consular.

Success Stories: I-130 Family Petition approved for Filipina spouse of U.S. citizen military service member
We recently received an approval at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative for a national of the Philippines who is the spouse of a U.S. Military Service Member. Congratulations to our clients!

How do I correct an error or change my information on my I-94, work permit, green card or other immigration document?
Did you notice an error on your immigration document such as work permit or green card? Has your information changed and you need to update USCIS and get an updated card? Find out what to do on our FAQ.

Success Stories: Marriage-based green card application approved for adjustment of status applicant from Germany
We recently received a marriage-based green card application approval for our client from Germany who is the spouse of a U.S. citizen. Congratulations to our clients!

Alerta de noticias: ¿Cuáles son las acciones ejecutivas de inmigración del presidente Biden para promover la unidad familiar y ayudar a los Dreamers?
El 18 de junio de 2024, el presidente Biden anunció un nuevo proceso para que ciertos cónyuges no ciudadanos de ciudadanos estadounidenses soliciten la residencia permanente legal sin tener que salir de los Estados Unidos. También anunció un camino que permitiría a las personas, incluidos los beneficiarios de DACA y otros Dreamers, que hayan obtenido un título en una institución estadounidense de educación superior acreditada en los Estados Unidos y que hayan recibido una oferta de empleo de un empleador estadounidense en un campo. relacionados con su carrera, para poder recibir más rápidamente visas de trabajo. Lea nuestra Alerta de noticias para obtener más información sobre este desarrollo.

News Alert: What are President Biden’s Immigration Executive Actions to Promote Family Unity and Help Dreamers?
On June 18, 2024, President Biden announced a new process for certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens to apply for lawful permanent residence without having to leave the United States. He also announced a pathway that would allow individuals, including DACA recipients and other Dreamers, who have earned a degree at an accredited U.S. institution of higher education in the United States, and who have received an offer of employment from a U.S. employer in a field related to their degree, to be able to more quickly receive work visas. Read our News Alert for more information about this development.

Success Stories: O-1B Extraordinary Ability Visa Petition Approved for French Chef at USCIS
We recently received an O-1 extraordinary ability petition approval for a French Chef working at a restaurant with multiple locations in the United States. Congratulations to our clients!

FAQ: Immigration Remedies for Domestic Violence Victims
U.S. immigration law provides protections and remedies for abused foreign spouses of U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents. If you are a victim of domestic violence, it’s important to know that you do not have to continue living with your abuser. Read our blog post to learn more about your immigration options.

FAQ: How long is the Form I-693 medical examination valid? When does my form I-693 expire?
Effective April 4, 2024, any Form I-693 that was properly completed and signed by a civil surgeon on or after Nov. 1, 2023, does not expire, and can be used indefinitely as evidence to show that the applicant is not inadmissible on health-related grounds. Find out more in our FAQ about this new policy.

Success Stories: Marriage-based green card application approved for adjustment of status applicant from Colombia
We recently received a marriage-based green card application approval for our client from Colombia who is the spouse of a U.S. citizen. Congratulations to our clients!

News Alert: Ombudsman’s Office Tests New Features for Online Case Assistance Request Form
The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) is currently testing a new format for our DHS Form 7001, Request for Case Assistance, as well as new features for uploading documents and checking on the status of your request. Learn more about this new development.