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New York Immigration attorney Chris Gafner’s most recent article, “How USCIS Can Help the United States Win the Global Competition for the Best and Brightest” was recently included as part of the National Foundation for American Policy’s legal brief, Reforming America’s Regulations and Policies on Employment-Based Immigration. Given the general lack of action towards legislative … The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that beginning October 30, 2011, it will begin requiring all N- forms to be filed as secure lockbox facilities instead of at local immigration agency offices. This change is meant to improve the efficiency and security of the process. The forms that will now be filed at … Continue reading “USCIS to Centralize All N- 600 Form Filings” That is probably not a question that you would expect an immigration lawyer to ask. But it is a valid question – especially now that it is being [partially] enforced. Hear me out… During the last month, the new Alabama law has been much maligned: Alabama farmers complain that their harvests are rotting in the … Continue reading “Is the Alabama Immigration Law A Good Thing?” Last week, the government extended temporary protected status (TPS) for Sudan and Southern Sudan. The extension is suppose to be for an additional 18 months. Surprisingly, it is expected that only about 340 individuals will be eligible to continue temporary protected status in the United States. These days most people find out about their friends’ engagements through Facebook. It is posted on the wall and followed by many likes and posts of congratulations. No big deal, right? But what if you are a foreign national studying in the United States? Or working temporarily in the United States? Or coming for a … Continue reading “The Immigration Pearls of Facebook (and Texting)” All individuals coming into the United States must be inspected by Customs & Border Protection officers. This inspection is required of U.S. citizens and noncitizens alike, and begins with what is called a “primary inspection.” For most applicants, the primary inspection will result in immediate admittance into the United States. If the primary inspection reveals … Continue reading “Border Questions: What is a Primary Inspection?” What is a Stokes Interview? The Stokes interview is the second interview that marriage visa applicants must attend if their first marriage visa interview is not successful. In New York City marriage visa cases the second interview is called a Stokes interview based upon a class action settlement in which the immigration agency agreed to … The Vermont Service Center has announced that it has heightened its requirements for K-1 fiance visas processed at the service center. Specifically, the service center will now require more documentation that a couple has met during the two years immediately preceding the filing of the K-1 petition. With the heightened requirements, many K-1 fiancee visa … Continue reading “K-1 Visa Documentation Requirements Increase At Vermont Service Center” A recent Social Security Administration (SSA) report makes alchemists’ handbooks look scientifically reliable. The SSA report examined 200 H-1B visa holders to determine if the holders’ social security numbers were used in ways not connected with the petitioning company. The report suggests that 18% of H-1B Visa Holders have violated their H-1B status by using … On September 19, 2011, the USCIS announced that it had exhausted the annual limit on U Visas. The U Visa is available to foreign nationals who have been the victim of certain, serious crimes, and is willing to assist law enforcement in the investigation of the serious crime. Each year, 10,000 U visas are made … Continue reading “Government Exhausts U Visa for Fiscal Year 2011” The 2011 Diversity Visa Lottery begins October 4, 2011. Anyone interested in obtaining a green card to the United States can electronically apply before November 5, 2011 at noon. To apply, applicants can find the Diversity visa’s electronic entry form at www.dvlottery.state.gov. There is no other ways to apply – there is no paper … Continue reading “2011 Diversity Visa Lottery Begins October 4, 2011” The Department of State has announced that it has resumed processing of H-1B and L-1 Visa Interviews at the Mumbai Consulate. If you have any questions, please contact the immigration firm for more information. Congratulations on your recent engagement. You probably have a lot of planning to do …and a lot of questions that need to be answered. If you are marrying a U.S. citizen, here are the answers to some common marriage visa questions. If your question is not answered below, get it answered by contacting a marriage … Continue reading “Are You Engaged to a U.S. Citizen? Frequently Asked Questions” The USCIS has been taking progressive steps to improve the adjudication of EB-5 investor visas. Most recently, USCIS made two such announcements: EB-5 Premium Processing: USCIS announced that it will soon start accepting EB-5 visa applications through premium processing. Through premium processing, an applicant can get a response within fifteen days of submitting an application. … Continue reading “Improving Conditions in EB-5 Visa Processing” The USCIS has indicated that VAWA, U, and T applicants need to take additional steps when filing for a change of address. Normally, noncitizens need only complete an AR-11 form (available on the USCIS website). However, for VAWA, U, and T applicants, it is necessary to contact the Vermont Service Center directly. The written request … Continue reading “How To Report Change of Address for VAWA, U, and T Applicants” |
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