USCIS Announces Green Card Automatic Extension Availability
USCIS announced some green card holders are eligible for an automatic extension of the green card for an additional 48 months past the current expiration date.
Immigration Outlook 2023: H-1B Visas, Green Cards, DACA, and More
The immigration outlook is expected to change in 2023. Major immigration reform may not be achievable. However, we believe there will be administrative rulemaking and policy shifts in the coming year. See how DACA, H-1B and other programs may be affected.
Investor Green Card Delay Lawsuit Moves Forward
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) must face a Canadian EB-5 investor lawsuit claiming an excessive delay in the processing of their green card, per a federal court.
EAGLE Act to Eliminate Per Country Cap Stalls
The Equal Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act that proposed ending the per-country cap for green cards is no longer scheduled for a vote in the current session of Congress. It’s future remains to be seen as support has varied from both Democrats and Republicans.
Policy Updated to Automatically Extend Some Green Cards
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to their policy manual that now automatically extends green cards for individuals who have applied for naturalization. The policy goes into effect on December 12, 2022.
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 24 Months for Green Card Renewals
Effective Sept. 26, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is automatically extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 24 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.
USCIS Work Permit Deadline Reinstatement Requested
A group of work permit applicants who are visa holders filed a complaint against DHS and USCIS claiming unlawful delay of processing for a work permit.
What is Lawful Permanent Resident Status?
It can be tricky to navigate the terminology, phrases, and jargon associated with the U.S. immigration system. One word you might hear frequently is ‘lawful permanent resident’ status.
Be Prepared to File your Adjustment of Status Application
The process for a foreign national to become a lawful permanent resident (green card) status through an employment-based category can potentially take years. This is especially true for individuals who are nationals of India and China since there is a higher demand for immigrant visas from nationals of these countries. The wait for one’s priority date to become current is grueling. See our recommendations to be sure you are prepared.