Category: Visa
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SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY, KRISTI NOEM ANNOUNCES CRACKDOWN ON VISA OVERSTAYS
A statement was published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stating that ICE, CBP, and USCIS is going to “Ramp Up Crackdown on Visa Overstays Following Boulder Terrorist Attack.” An email blast wen out around noon today with the above-quoted text as the subject line and the below-quote from Secretary Noem. “There is NO…
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USCIS Waives COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Adjustment of Status
USCIS released the above announcement on January 22, 2025, announcing that effective immediately the COVID-19 vaccination requirement will bee waived for anyone applying for adjustment of status to obtain legal permanent residency (a green card) in the United States. Specifically it states that an application will not be denied for the applicant not being vaccinated…
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UPDATES TO THE POST APPROVAL I-130 ROUTING PROCEDURES
The I-130 petition, a crucial step in family-based immigration, can often feel like navigating a complex maze. One common frustration arises when, after the elation of receiving an approval notice, you discover that USCIS has sent your I-130 to the National Visa Center (NVC) when you intended to adjust status in the U.S. Conversely, if…
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NEW USCIS POLICY: MEDICAL EXAMINATION MUST BE FILED WITH FORM I-485 APPLICATION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS
USCIS is now requiring that the Form I-693 Medical Examination & Vaccination Recor