News and Updates

Immigration Update Rescheduling Biometrics + International Entrepreneur Parole Program

Immigration Update: Rescheduling Biometrics + International Entrepreneur Parole Program

We have two separate immigration updates to share with you in this article. The first update has to do with biometrics appointments, and a new way for you to reschedule your biometrics appointment with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The second…

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Immigration Update: New Travel Restriction + Biometrics Changes + Deference

We have four immigration updates to share with you in this article. First, we will discuss an update regarding the end of travel restrictions on people who have been in India and other select countries and want to travel to the United States. Second, we have an update regarding…

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USCIS Confirms Elimination of “Blank Space Criteria”

USCIS Confirms Elimination of “Blank Space Criteria”

During your lifetime, you have probably had to fill out a lot of forms. There are forms when going to the doctor’s office, applying for school, or applying for a loan. We encounter forms for many important and not-so-important tasks in life. In filling out so many forms, did you ever…

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Immigration Update Presidential Proclamation 10052 + USCIS Policy Manual

Immigration Update: Presidential Proclamation 10052 + USCIS Policy Manual

Presidential Proclamation 10052 is officially over as of March 31, 2021. In other words, this executive order has officially expired. For those who do not know, Presidential Proclamation 10052 was signed back in June 2020 and it suspended the issuance of certain nonimmigrant…

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Immigration Update USCIS Strategy to Promote Naturalization

Immigration Update: USCIS Strategy to Promote Naturalization

Back in February of 2021, very shortly after taking office, President Biden signed several executive orders. One of those executive orders had the specific objective of promoting naturalization. In response to that executive order, USCIS has developed an “Interagency Strategy…

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EB5 Visa Updates: New Bill Introduced + Unsecured Loans

EB5 Visa Updates: New Bill Introduced + Unsecured Loans

To start off, it would be helpful to provide a brief overview on what the EB5 visa is, and how it works. The EB5 visa is an “investor visa.” Through the EB5 visa, someone can invest in a United States business and, based on that investment, they can potentially qualify for a…

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USCIS Increases Employment Authorization Period for Certain Adjustment of Status Applicants

USCIS Increases Employment Authorization Period for Certain Adjustment of Status Applicants

When you apply for adjustment of status you may also apply for employment authorization so you can work in the United States while you are waiting on your adjustment application. Now, for certain adjustment of status applicants, USCIS will be granting an initial period of…

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Dream and Promise Act, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021, and Dignity Plan

Dream and Promise Act, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021, and Dignity Plan

Immigration policy in the United States continues to be a hot topic in our national discourse. To begin, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed two separate immigration bills. Also, House Republicans have put forth their version of an immigration reform bill called the Dignity Plan. We will go through these updates with you so…

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