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 […]
How to File for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal
July 7, 2015
With Nepal recently having been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, eligible nationals of Nepal can now apply for TPS that, if granted, would allow them to remain in the U.S. with the right to work here for the term of the designated period. Here is how Nepal […]
Nepal Receives Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Designation, DHS & USCIS Announce
June 24, 2015
Nepal has just been designated for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months effective today, June 24, 2015. This decision, which was officially announced by Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, has been made due to the devastation caused by the 7.8 earthquake that impacted Nepal back in April of this year. What is a TPS […]
