Unlawful Presence For Canadian Citizens Unlawful presence is usually starts to run when a person, who is not a US citizen or US permanent resident overstays their visa or authorized stay. It does not start to run for holders of […]
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Asylum Clock Settlement
Author: US Asylum attorney Alena Shautsova Asylum clock issues have been preventing many applicants for asylum from receiving EAD and being able to support themselves while their cases being considered by Asylum Officer or Immigration Court. Sometimes, the wait time […]
What Is Marriage Fraud and How USCIS Prevents It?
What Is Marriage Fraud and How Does the USCIS Operate to Prevent It? Author: Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova Marriage fraud is any deceitful attempt to pass off a false marriage as bona fide. Examples of marriage fraud include the following: […]
USCIS будет принимать звонки по субботам!
Операторы USCIS теперь будут принимать звонки по субботам. К обычным часам работы с 800-800 по будням, федеральное агенство добавило субботине часы с 9 00- 5 00. Новое время должно помочь тем обращающимся, которые ранее не могли позвонить из-за занятости на […]
A Holiday Gift Ffrom USCIS: Revised Detainer Guidelines
Citing Memorandum by USCIS of June, 2010, ICE announced new detainer guidelines against undocumented immigrants. The new detainer guidelines are to be used in the nation’s criminal system at the federal, state, local, and tribal levels. To wit, ICE officers […]
Can I Travel Outside The US With Advance Parole
A holder of the TPS status is allowed to apply for advance parole: a document authorizing the alien to travel abroad and return to the United States. Section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”) grants the Attorney General […]
I-601 Fraud Extreme Hardship Waiver: I am inadmissible, but someone still needs my help!
If you entered the country using someone else’s passport, you are inadmissible, and hence cannot receive permanent residency even if you are married to a US citizen. However, if your US citizen or a permanent resident spouse or parent needs […]
USCIS To Charge A New Fee For Immigrant Visas $165
The New Fee is effective from 02/01/2013 and applies to consular processed Immigrant petitions. The Fee will be paid online through the USCIS website. Read more Here.

