FAQ: What you need to know as an International Student taking distance-learning courses in Fall 2020?
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)’s the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) on July 6, 2020 announced that they will no longer provide exemptions for international students who are taking online courses due to the pandemic during the Fall 2020 semester. Please click here for the complete information. The following are some common […]
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Does my child qualify for special immigrant juvenile status or SIJS?
In order to qualify for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (also known as SIJS), the juvenile needs: to be under the age of 21; not be married; have an order from a judge stating that he/she cannot live with either one of his/her parents, or both parents due to (1) abuse, (2) neglect or (3) abandonment; […]
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When the System Breaks: I-751 Receipt Notices were never received?
USCIS is like a well-oiled machine. When one part sticks or breaks, the whole machine slows down or comes to a complete stop. If you are reading this blog post, you likely have the following questions: What happened to my I-751 Receipt Notice? Why didn’t I receive the I-797 Receipt Notice for my I-751? I […]
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N-400 Naturalization: Efficient and Electronic from start to finish
The N-400 can be completed online at USCIS.GOV. In 2019, USCIS improved their processing system with regards to Naturalization and Citizenship. The N-400 process is now completely electronic. Applicants have the benefit of immediately filing and paying for their Naturalization online. Applicants that mail a paper N-400 have their filing digitized. The USCIS Personal Accounts […]
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K-1 Fiance Visas: Are they Banned in 2020?
This topic would be much clearer if the Executive Order was titled : “K-1 Fiance Visa Ban” “Immigrant Visa Ban” “H-1B/H2B/J1/L1 Visa Ban” “Continuation/Addition to the April 22, 2020 Executive Order” However, since there isn’t clear language, confusion has arisen. Following the June 22, 2020 Executive Order titled: Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present […]
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Executive Order to Freeze H-1B, J-1, L-1, H-2B Visa Entry
On June 22, 2020, President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning entries of certain work visa holders. The summary of the executive order is as follows: Who is affected under this June 22 Executive Order? The executive order applies to the foreign nationals who are: Currently outside of the United States Without a valid […]
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Filing N-400 while the I-751 is pending
The I-751 is a slow process at USCIS. It is so slow, that many consider the N-400 Naturalizing while the I-751 Removal of Conditions is pending. Is this even possible? The post will dive deeper. What are the Eligibility Requirements for N-400 Naturalization? USCIS requires the following items in order to be eligible for Naturalization: […]
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Maintaining a Public Access File for H-1B workers
Employers who sponsor H-1B Petitions are responsible for preparing the supporting documentation that forms the basis for the Labor Condition Application (LCA). The employer must make the documentation available in a public inspection file within one working day after the date of filing the LCA with the Department of Labor (DOL). Any member of the […]
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June 2020 Update: Is USCIS accepting New Initial DACA Filings?
On June 18, 2020, the US Supreme Court reversed the Trump Administration’s Cancellation of DACA in the Court Case: Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the University of California (Jun. 18, 2020). The next question should be asked: Is USCIS accepting New Initial I-821 DACA Filings? The Answer, for the time being, is: Yes […]
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When do DACA Holders need an I-601A Hardship Waiver in the Consular Process?
The I-601A Hardship Waiver is a process to forgive Unlawful Presence in the United States in advance to departing the US to attend a Consular Interview abroad at a US Embassy or Consulate. What is Unlawful Present? Unlawful Presence begins at and after the age of 18, and when someone has more than 180 days […]
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