K-1 Visa: The Importance of Timely Marriage

The K-1 visa, often referred to as the fiancé visa, is an avenue for the fiancée of U.S. citizens to come to the United States with the intention of getting married in the…


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New Backlog Record for Employment‐Based Green Card

According to an analysis from the CATO Institute, a new record of 1.8 million employment-based cases is in the green card backlog which sets a new high. But that's just the start.


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Update On Processing Delays for Advance Parole Applicants

Advance Parole grants certain immigrants the option to return to the U.S. after traveling abroad without needing a visa. It's essential for Adjustment of Status (AOS) applicants…


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What You Need To Know About R-1 Temporary Religious Worker Visa

The R-1 Temporary Religious Worker visa is an option for those who wish to bring a qualifying foreign minister, clergyperson, or religious worker to the U.S. The R-1 is a…


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Our Perspective: USCIS Announces Additional Child Status Protection Act Relief

USCIS issued additional policy guidance regarding the “sought to acquire” requirement under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA).  The new guidance offers helpful clarifications…


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Humanitarian Parole Program Hearing Scheduled

Legal proceedings begin this week arguing the legality of the humanitarian parole program. A group of Republican states claims the Biden administration is overstepping its power…


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Rio Grande Floating Barrier Removal Hearing

A Texas judge is hearing arguments as to the removal of a barrier that is floating in the Rio Grande River. The barrier, installed by the state of Texas, is meant to deter…


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USCIS Introduces Online In-Person Appointment Request

USCIS announced the availability of an online form to request in-person appointments at the local field office.


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USCIS Medical Examination Alerts

Many Employment-Based (EB) Adjustment of Status applicants are receiving messages from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding Form I-693, Report of…


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Premium Processing Expectations for F-1 EADs

The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman is receiving reports of delays in the premium processing timeline for their employment authorization document…


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