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Filing Tips for your Green Card Medical Exam
Medical exams for green cards no longer need to conducted within a 60 day time frame of submitting your I-485 application. However, there is still a 2-year validity period associated with all immigrant medical exams.
Current Status of Consular Processing Services in Asia
As of April, 2022, U.S. consular sections in Asia are mostly back to processing immigrant and non-immigrant visas. However, applicants in select locations can either expect backlogs when it comes to visa interviews, or the possibility or an interview waiver for purposes of efficiency or Covid-19 protocol.
USCIS Processing Time Updates for April 2022
The biggest backlog that persist for applicants filing with the USCIS are mainly in the I-485, adjustment of status category.
Ways to Improve the Current Immigration Selection System
Although the U.S. increased the cap for seasonal temporary workers this year, problems remain for implementing a more targeted means for addressing labour market shortages.
Reviewing the Public Charge of Inadmissibility Policy
In this blog, we review the public charge of inadmissibility ruling, and the key differences between the Trump era rule that was discontinued from the current 1999 rule in effect today.
USCIS Announces New Work Permit Extensions For Many Immigrant Groups
The USCIS has added additional days of work permit validity for eligible non-citizens in the U.S. seeking a renewal.
June 2022 Visa Bulletin Updates
For June, EB-2 visa applicants from India are seeing their final action date advance by more than a year.
Need to Reschedule an Appointment? Follow these Steps
April 1st through May 1st is Ramadan, and if you need to reschedule a USCIS appointment, be sure to call or reach out to your processing center.
The Immigrant Visa Fee, Explained
The immigrant visa fee is required for most immigrant visa holders, with a few exceptions. Depending on when you pay this fee will also determine how quickly the USCIS can mail your green card.
USCIS Adds New Categories for Premium Processing Eligibility
The USCIS will be expanding premium processing for select multinational executives as well as NIW applicant self-petitioners.
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