Finally, the USCIS finalized provisional waiver rules. 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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
Citing Memorandum by USCIS of June, 2010, ICE announced new detainer guidelines against undocumented immigrants. The new detainer guidelines are to be used in the nation’s criminal system at the federal, state, local, and tribal levels. To wit, ICE officers […]
A holder of the TPS status is allowed to apply for advance parole: a document authorizing the alien to travel abroad and return to the United States. Section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”) grants the Attorney General […]
If you entered the country using someone else’s passport, you are inadmissible, and hence cannot receive permanent residency even if you are married to a US citizen. However, if your US citizen or a permanent resident spouse or parent needs […]
I’m sure we all know that by just marrying a US citizen you are not granted citizenship immediately right? Wrong, many people are unaware that paperwork has to be filed, and more importantly that after the paperwork is reviewed it […]
The New Fee is effective from 02/01/2013 and applies to consular processed Immigrant petitions. The Fee will be paid online through the USCIS website. Read more Here.
As per Nassau County Bar Association President: “WE CARE”, the charitable arm of the Nassau County Bar Association, has made a generous donation to provide assistance to members of the legal community of Nassau County suffering from Super Storm Sandy. Administrative […]
Мать и сестра 23-летнего Дмитрия (настоящее имя изменено) пришли в мой офис с просьбой помочь Дмитрию приехать в США, чтобы отметить семейное событие. Сестра Дмитрия вышла замуж за гражданина США, и после замужества она смогла спонсировать Дмитрию и своей маме […]
