News and Updates
The Public Charge Rule Is Gone
We have come to learn that the public charge rule will no longer be enforced going forward. This is wonderful news for many people who plan to apply for their green card. Let us begin the discussion by explaining what the “public charge rule” is. This rule was enacted in 2019, and it allowed immigration officers to weigh…
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Immigration Update: National Interest Exceptions + Naturalization Civics Exam + End of Presidential Proclamation 10014
A lot is going on in immigration news these days, and we’re here to keep you updated. In this article, we discuss four updates in U.S. Immigration policy: (i) we have new restrictions on travelers coming from the Schengen region and other areas; (ii) there is a new citizenship exam for those coming to the U.S.; (iii) President Biden has cancelled…
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New Immigration Bill Introduced: The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021
A new presidential administration typically starts off running with its highest priorities on day one. That is precisely what happened when President Biden took the oath of office on January 20, 2021. On the same day as his inauguration, President Biden sent an immigration bill to Congress – The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 – in order to…
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UPDATE: Major Improvements to Naturalization, Including Faster N400 Processing
The arrival of the Biden Administration has ushered in some very good news for the 40 million foreign-born individuals who live in the United States today. Among the many changes taking place in the new administration, President Biden signed an executive order on February 2, 2021 that calls for major…
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Immigration Update: President Biden Signs 3 New Executive Orders
Earlier this month, USCIS announced a new policy for people applying to renew their green card. In this article, we will be going over this policy and explaining some important details. At Ashoori Law, we practice U.S. immigration law and post information regularly to help people stay up to date on important…
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USCIS New Policy for Green Card Renewals
Earlier this month, USCIS announced a new policy for people applying to renew their green card. In this article, we will be going over this policy and explaining some important details. At Ashoori Law, we practice U.S. immigration law and post information regularly to help people stay up to date on important…
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Green Cards Approved WITHOUT Interview (Good News!)
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have observed USCIS waive some green card interviews. It appears that USCIS is approving more green card applications without an interview. That is a great development indeed. In addition, it appears that other types of immigration applications are being processed…
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Congress Passes Major Changes to Premium Processing
Congress has recently passed a new law which will expand USCIS’s optional premium processing service. These changes could make life considerably easier for those seeking all types of immigration benefits in the U.S. In this article, we give you a quick review of exactly what premium processing is, and then discuss the four major changes just enacted into law.
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