Tanya Powers3 days ago1 minTemporary Protected Status (TPS) – UkraineUkraine has been designated for TPS, for 18 months, effective April 19, 2022, through Oct. 29, 2023.
Tanya PowersMay 124 minParole for UkrainiansThe U.S. announced Uniting for Ukraine. Uniting for Ukraine provides a way for Ukrainian citizens to come to the U.S. ...
Tanya PowersFeb 22 minEXPEDITING EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENTS AND ADVANCE PAROLE TRAVEL DOCUMENTSFive years ago, USCIS routinely took 3 months to issue EADs and advance parole travel documents . . .
Tanya PowersJan 261 minDERIVATIVE CITIZENSHIP FOR LPR CHILDREN OF U.S. CITIZENSIf you are a U.S. citizen and have children under the age of 18 years old living in the United States who are LPRs living in ...
Tanya PowersJan 193 minOVERVIEW OF THE NATURALIZATION PROCESS AND BASIC REQUIREMENTSNaturalization is the process by which a lawful permanent resident applies for and is granted U.S. citizenship. U.S. citizenship is a ...
Tanya PowersJan 122 minU-VISA PETITIONERS – BONA FIDE DETERMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATIONThe U visa is available to victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or ...
Tanya PowersJan 71 minMY H-1B REGISTRATION WASN’T SELECTED THIS YEAR — NOW WHAT?The H-1B visa category allows employers to sponsor foreign nationals performing work in a “specialty occupation.” This typically requires ..
Tanya PowersOct 28, 20211 minUSCIS Extends Evidence of Status for Conditional Permanent Residents with Pending Form I-751 USCIS began extending the time that receipt notices can be used to show evidence of status from 18 months to 24 months for petitioners who
Tanya PowersOct 22, 20211 minUSCIS Extended Flexibility for Responding to Some Agency RequestsUSCIS announced that it is extending the flexibilities in responding to some requests
Tanya PowersOct 14, 20213 minWHY IS YOUR CASE TAKING SO LONG? USCIS PROCESSING DELAYS REMAIN AT CRISIS LEVELS.Nationwide, millions of families, businesses, and individuals applying for immigration benefits are waiting longer for USCIS to process appl
Tanya PowersOct 8, 20212 minCOVID-19 VACCINE: CLIENT PRACTICE ADVISORYIndividuals submitting Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
Tanya PowersJul 9, 20211 minTemporary Protected Status (TPS) for YemenTemporary Protected States (TPS) has been redesignated and extended for Yemen.
Tanya PowersMay 15, 20211 minUSCIS Temporarily Suspends Biometrics Requirement for Certain Form I-539 ApplicantsUSCIS is temporarily suspending biometrics for certain I-539 applications . . .
Tanya PowersMay 1, 20213 minReceipt Notice Delays & Other IssuesDelays at USCIS in the issuance of receipt notices for I-485, I-140, I-765 and I-131
Tanya PowersApr 17, 20211 minTemporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela...Venezuela was designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months . . .
Tanya PowersMar 27, 20211 minNaturalization TestEarlier this month, USCIS announced it is reverting to the 2008 version of the the naturalization civics test beginning March 1, 2021.
Tanya PowersMar 20, 20211 minDeferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA)DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is a U.S. immigration policy that provides a quasi-legal status and employment...
Tanya PowersFeb 19, 20213 minTemporary Protected StatusTemporary Protected Status (TPS) is a time-limited status given to eligible nationals of designated countries who are present in the United
Tanya PowersFeb 12, 20210 minStop Notario Fruad!Despite the excitement about new immigration announcements, it is more important than ever to seek advice from a qualified immigration attor