Republican House to Vote On Immigration Bills
The immigration bills being considered focus on giving the Department of Homeland Security the option to block entry for some migrants at their discretion as deemed appropriate to maintain ‘operational control’.
What Does an Immigration Lawyer Do?
To put it simply, U.S. immigration law is far from simple. That’s why it is helpful to have an experienced immigration lawyer at your side. Immigration lawyers specialize in interpreting U.S. immigration law, which is subject to change from year to year and president to president.
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.
USCIS Eliminates Bridge Application for Pending F-1 Change of Status
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new and welcome policy guideline for applicants filing Change of Status (COS) to F-1 student status in the United States. USCIS eliminated the rule implemented in April 2017 requiring individuals with F-1 Student change of status application to apply for a separate and additional change or extend their status while their F-1 COS was pending.
Strong Advancement for EB-3 India Included in August 2021 Visa Bulletin
The August 2021 Visa Bulletin issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services showed strong advancement for the EB-3 category for the countries of India and China. Additional advancement is expected in the upcoming September Visa Bulletin. Be sure you are ready to file your Adjustment of Status when your date becomes current.
How To Decide If You Need to Hire An Attorney
So you have an immigration issue. And you want to move forward to reach your goal. You can choose to handle the case yourself or hire an attorney. But how do you know when you should hire an immigration attorney?
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.