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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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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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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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Marriage-Based Green Card or K1 Fiancé Visa: 4 Questions to Ask Yourself
In our practice at Ashoori Law, clients frequently ask us about whether it makes more sense to apply for a marriage-based green card or a K1 fiancé visa. It is an understandable area of confusion. In fact, there are a number of considerations that come into play in deciding which is the best course for you and your significant other.
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USCIS Can Deny Green Card Renewal Applications for Excessive Time Abroad
Did you know that if you spend too much time outside of the United States, then United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can deny your green card renewal? It is true. Our firm recently was contacted by someone who needed help because USCIS was on the verge of denying his request to renew his green card. The reason was…
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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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5 Reasons Why USCIS Will Reject Your Case
Every year USCIS rejects thousands of cases because of mistakes that people make when submitting their application. In this guide, I’m going to go over 5 of the top mistakes that people make which cause USCIS to reject their case. I’m also going to go over some tips that you can use to avoid making these mistakes.
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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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