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You’ve Sent Your Immigration File to USCIS. Now What?

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September 17, 2024 Here’s a helpful guide to understanding what happens after your case is filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).   1. Receipt Notice (Form I-797)Shortly after you submit your application or petition, you will receive a Receipt Notice (Form I-797).  This notice serves as proof that USCIS has received your application and it will

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FAQs About Biden’s Parole Program for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens

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On July 17, 2024, USCIS released a news alert stating that it would begin accepting applications on August 19, 2024, for the parole program that would allow for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens who meet certain requirements to get parole, which would then allow them to apply for a green card in the U.S. without

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USCIS to begin accepting applications for Biden’s Parole in Place Program on August 19, 2024

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On July 17, 2024, USCIS officially announced that it will begin to accept applications for Biden’s Parole in Place Program with an aim to promote unity and stability of families. USCIS is not accepting applications right now, so don’t send it in before the August 19th date.  More details about the application process will be published

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The Department of Homeland Security Announces Parole-in-Place Process That Will Offer A Pathway to A Green Card for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens

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On June 18, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) made a big announcement and introduced a new parole-in-place process for certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens who meet specific criteria. *IMPORTANT NOTE* – As of the date of this blog post, this process is NOT in effect, and there is NO application process for

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USCIS Filing Fees Changing on April 1, 2024

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On January 30, 2024, USCIS made this official by releasing a final rule that will result in a change of certain filing fees. Although some fees are going down, many are going up. A change in fees hasn’t occurred since 2016. USCIS says that this change will help improve efficiency, reduce backlogs), and ensure that

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Pilot Program to Allow for Renewals of H-1B Visas Inside the U.S. to Start in January 2024

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The U.S. State Department is set to launch a pilot program starting in January 2024 that will allow 20,000 H-1B workers to renew their H-1B visas in the U.S. by mail instead of having to travel to a U.S. Consulate abroad. The purpose of this program is to reduce the wait times that H-1B workers

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Updates on U.S.-Mexico Border Changes Since Title 42 Has Expired

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With the expiration of Title 42, a rule that allowed officials to turn away migrants due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States government has implemented new measures regarding immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border. They will use a faster process called expedited removal to deport migrants quickly. Expedited removal is the quick deportation of migrants

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The Dignity Act of 2023: A New Immigration Bill Explained

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Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Florida) introduced this immigration bill in the House of Representatives on May 23, 2023. This bill was created by both Democrats and Republicans to address various aspects of immigration law in the United States. It addresses border security, border infrastructure, grants legal status to undocumented immigrants already living in the United

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What to Know About the New Florida Law that Will Limit Land Ownership in that State by People From Certain Countries

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On May 8, 2023, the Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, approved a new law called Florida Senate Bill SB 264 (FL 264) that will limit land ownership in Florida by foreign nationals from certain countries. The law will go into effect on July 1, 2023, unless there is a legal delay because lawsuits have already

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What You Need to Know About the New Law in Florida (FL 1718) that Affects Undocumented Immigrants

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On May 9, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1718 (FL 1718) into law. This law is an effort to make it harder for undocumented immigrants to live and work in Florida. Here’s a summary of the law, which will take effect on July 1, 2023: FL 1718 is a new law in

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