USCIS Announces 18-Month Extension of TPS for Nationals of El Salvador

Related Links 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador Questions and Answers: 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador About the Author Vishal Chander is an immigration attorney and founder of The Chander Law Firm PC in New York City. He advises employers and individuals on U.S. immigration strategy, including H-1B, […]

USCIS Announces Puerto Rican Birth Certificates Issued before July 1, 2010 Invalid

From USCIS.gov: Effects of Puerto Rico Birth Certificate Invalidation on USCIS Benefit Seekers WASHINGTON—On July 1, 2010, the Vital Statistics Office of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico began issuing new, more secure certified copies of birth certificates to U.S. citizens born in Puerto Rico, because of a new Puerto Rico birth certificate law. After September […]

USCIS Launches Redesigned E-verify Site

From USCIS.gov: USCIS Launches Redesigned E-Verify Employer Web Interface WASHINGTON—After a year-long overhaul, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched a completely redesigned web interface for employers using the Agency’s E-Verify Program. “This is one more example of the ongoing enhancements we are making to E-Verify,” said USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas. “The redesigned web […]

USCIS Revises Form I-90

From USCIS.gov: New Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that a new version of the Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90), is available on the USCIS website. The new version of the form is dated 8/10/09 and contains more user-friendly features. […]

USCIS Seek Public Comment on Proposals to Adjust Immigration Fees

Related Links USCIS Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Adjust Fees for Immigration Benefits USCIS Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Adjust Fees for Immigration Benefits: Fact Sheet USCIS Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Adjust Fees for Immigration Benefits: Questions and Answers Transcript: USCIS News Conference Proposal to Adjust Fees for Immingration Benefits, June […]

USCIS Revises Employment Authorization Card

From USCIS.gov: USCIS Issues Revised Employment Authorization Document WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced that it has revised the Employment Authorization Document (EAD), or Form I-766, to incorporate the addition of a machine-readable zone on the back of the card.. This update to the EAD is part of USCIS’s ongoing efforts […]

USCIS Announces Redesign to Green Card

Related Links USCIS To Issue Redesigned Green Card USCIS To Issue Redesigned Green Card Fact Sheet USCIS To Issue Redesigned Green Card Questions and Answers About the Author Vishal Chander is an immigration attorney and founder of The Chander Law Firm PC in New York City. He advises employers and individuals on U.S. immigration strategy, […]

USCIS Guidance on Late Initial Registration for TPS

From USCIS.gov: Guidance on Late Initial Registration for TPS Applicants Introduction This fact sheet focuses on the requirements for filing a late initial registration application for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Background The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended TPS for 18 months, through Jan. 5, 2012, to eligible nationals of Honduras and Nicaragua (and people […]

USCIS Announces of TPS for Nationals of Nicaragua and Honduras

Related Links 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Nicaragua Update 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Nicaragua Questions and Answers 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Honduras Update 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Honduras Questions and Answers About the Author Vishal Chander is an immigration attorney and founder of The […]

USCIS Guidance on TPS Fee Waivers

From USCIS.gov: Requirements for Supporting a Fee Waiver Request When Applying for Temporary Protected Status Fact Sheet Introduction U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) oversees lawful immigration to the United States and is funded primarily by certain application and petition fees. Waiving a fee for certain individuals transfers the cost of processing applications and petitions […]