While processing times can vary depending on individual circumstances and service center workloads, the following overview summarizes the range of processing times we observed from recently approved cases. EAD (I-765) Processing Times: Fastest Processing Time: The quickest EAD approval happened in just 29 days. This case was filed on December 14, 2023, and approved on January 12, 2024. Longest...
Update August 16, 2024 It's official! USCIS will begin accepting requests for the Keeping Families Together process on August 16, 2024. USCIS will start accepting the new Form I-131F, Application for Parole in Place (PIP) for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens, on August 19, 2024. This initiative aims to help families stay together by allowing eligible noncitizens to...
In a significant announcement on September 27, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) shared a notable update on the Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). The agency is extending the maximum validity period for initial and renewal EADs to five years for certain categories of noncitizens, including those admitted as refugees, granted asylum, and more. Key Takeaways:...
February 2024 USCIS determined that for November 2023, applicants in all family-sponsored preference categories and all employment-based preference categories must use the Dates for Filing chart. The most notable change is in the F2A category, where the final action dates for most countries moved forward from November 2019 to February 2020. Categories in the employment-based preferences remained...
Navigating the labyrinth of immigration procedures is not an easy task, and even when everything is done correctly, errors can still happen. This can sometimes be due to oversights on the part of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This article will focus on one such case, where we represented a client whose Green Card was rescinded due to an error by USCIS. The...
Abuse, particularly within a family structure, can create a cycle of dependency and fear. For non-U.S. citizens married to abusive U.S. citizens or permanent residents, the fear of losing immigration status often compounds their predicament. In this case study, we explore how the I-360 VAWA self-petition provided a pathway to safety and independence for a client, whom we'll refer to as "Jane."...
We are summarizing the recent policy updates from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding the "public charge ground of inadmissibility." What is the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility? The public charge ground of inadmissibility is a legal term used in immigration law. It refers to a rule that can deny visas, admission, or adjustment of status to people who are...
