Florida Immigration Fraud Ring Brought Down by USCIS
September 24, 2015
The work of USCIS, along with federal investigators, has halted a large immigration fraud ring in Florida, with the two ringleaders recently being sentenced to 21 months in federal prison, USCIS officials have announced. In addition to having to serve nearly two years in prison, the ringleaders have also been stripped of their U.S. citizenship […]
Procedures for Determining Visa Availability Have Been Revised by USCIS
September 10, 2015
Yesterday, officials at U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the procedures for evaluating visa availability have been updated in order to better coordinate efforts with the U.S. Department of State (DOS). Specifically impacting people waiting to file for employment-based visas or family-related visas, the revised process “will enhance DOS’s ability to more accurately […]
4 Ways of Losing Status as a Lawful Permanent Resident
September 1, 2015
People can secure the status of being a lawful permanent resident (i.e., a green card holder) in the U.S. via various actions. From directly applying for this status to marrying a U.S. citizen or making a qualifying business investment, there are a few different routes that can be taken to become a lawful permanent resident. […]
12 Tips for Avoiding Immigration Scams when Filing Applications with USCIS
August 20, 2015
Immigration scams can ruin people financially while also potentially harming their legal status in the U.S. While it can be difficult for foreign nationals to know the red flags of these scams and the conmen who run them, understanding how to submit documents to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can be the key to […]
Provisional Waiver Eligibility to Be Expanded to All Immigrant Visa Applicants
August 18, 2015
On July 22, 2015, the USCIS published a “Notice of Proposed Rulemaking” in the Federal Registers, seeking public comments on a proposed rule that would expand eligibility for provisional waivers of inadmissibility based on the accrual of unlawful presence. The proposed rule will expand eligibility to all foreign nationals who in the US, technically ineligible […]
4 Facts to Know about Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Designations
July 15, 2015
In light of recent TPS designation for Nepal, now is a good time to point out some important facts about this special status that is granted by the Secretary of Homeland Security. TPS Designations: Here’s What You Should Know 1 – TPS is granted to foreign nationals when “extraordinary and temporary conditions” exist in their […]
