Author: New York Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova
I was very excited to learn a couple weeks ago that the USCIS will provide its 800 service on Saturday.
I was very disappointed yesterday to learn that the Saturday service is useless if you are an attorney. A “TIER 2” Rep is required to answer the call when an attorney is on the online, and because a “TIER 2” Rep is not available on Saturdays, hence, I have to call back during the week.
It’s just not so long ago, that DACA beneficiaries received hope that they will be able to get driver’s license and ability to travel outside the US.
But some States do not support Federal decisions, and refuse to issue driver’s license to DACA beneficiaries. This seems to be absurd in the light of the fact that it is Federal government that decide whether or not somebody is legal in the US. Of course, issuing a driver’s license is a state prerogative, but it is based on Federal determination of whether or not somebody is granted a status in the US. As such, States should not be allowed to deny valid applications for license to otherwise qualified applicants.
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What are the odds of getting asylum in the United States? According to the latest report, they are pretty good.
Asylum denials rates are at their historic low. The statistics released by TRAC Immigration shows that the odds of an asylum claim being granted reached a historic high in FY2012, with only 44.5% being turned down.
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New program to facilitate business relationship between the USA and Mexico has been implemented that will speed up visa processing for employees:
“The United States Embassy is pleased to announce the expansion of its Business Facilitation Program (BFP) that allows access to expedited visa processing for employees of qualifying firms traveling to the U.S. on company business. The BFP will provide time-saving benefits for businesses whose employees need to travel to the U.S., and highlights the United States’ commitment to deepening trade and economic engagement with Mexico.
The BFP is open throughout Mexico and is available at all U.S. Consulates and the Embassy. The BFP requires interested firms to register with the U.S. Embassy’s or Consulates’ Consular Section.
USCIS Frequently Asked Questions on Provisional Waiver I-601A are available here
Операторы USCIS теперь будут принимать звонки по субботам.
К обычным часам работы с 800-800 по будням, федеральное агенство добавило субботине часы с 9 00- 5 00.
Новое время должно помочь тем обращающимся, которые ранее не могли позвонить из-за занятости на работе.
USCIS номер по прежнему
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До недавнего времени, лица нелегально въехавшие в США без визы (путем пересечения границы) должны были покинуть штаты и ждать решения по вопросу о прощении нелегального въезда заграницей.
C марта 2013 года USCIS вводит новый порядок рассмотрения петиций нелегально въехавших В США (I-601 waiver of unlawful presence). Теперь нелегалы, близкие родственники граждан США, будут имеет возможность подавать на специальное разрешение находясь на территории США и здесь же дожидаться ответа.
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced the posting of a final rule in the Federal Register that reduces the time U.S. citizens are separated from their immediate relatives (spouse, children and parents), who are in the process of obtaining visas to become lawful permanent residents of the United States under certain circumstances. The final rule establishes a process that allows certain individuals to apply for a provisional unlawful presence waiver before they depart the United States to attend immigrant visa interviews in their countries of origin.
According to the notice, the process will be effective on March 4, 2013 and more information about the filing process will be made available in the coming weeks at www.uscis.gov
If you or your loved ones need help with the provisional waiver process, consult with New York Immigration attorney at 917-885-2261.
On October 1, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) extended the designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months by notice in the Federal Register. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established a 60- day re-registration period from October 1, 2012 through November 30, 2012. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy on many Haiti TPS beneficiaries’ ability to timely file for re-registration, DHS is extending the re- registration period through January 29, 2013.
It is very important that you prepare a quality application, because even though you may have been granted the status in the past, the USCIS does not have to re-grant your status, and may deny your application if you fail to prove the continuous residency requirement. If your application is denied, you may appeal the USCIS decision and/ or file a motion to reopen to present missing/new evidence.
The form for the Haiti TPS status may be found here.
If you need help of experienced Immigration New York lawyer, call 917-885-2261.
There are Two parts to naturalization test or “the Citizenship through naturalization” test. To be except from Part 1 for the English Language Requirement, you must be over 50 years of age and possess a green card for at least 20 years, or be over 55 years of age and possess a green card for at least 15 years. This will exempt you from Part 1 only and will not exempt you from the Civics exam.
After becoming exempt from part 1 you may take your naturalization test in your native language, but you must bring an interpreter with you to your interview.
The government will also give you special consideration if you are 65 years of age older and had been a green card holder for at least 20 years.
If you have questions regarding citizenship test, contact a US Immigration attorney at 917-885-2261.