Tag: Policy
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Stephen Miller’s Disturbing Speech
White House senior policy adviser, Stephen Miller, gave a truly bizarre speech at Kirk’s memorial service which could have been a deleted scene from American History X. Most of it was being yelled and was accused of plagiarizing a portion of a Joseph Goebbels speech from 1932 because he so obviously took inspiration from it.…
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USCIS UPDATES POLICY MANUAL RE CASE ASSISTANCE & EMERGENCIES/UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify flexibilities that may be available to benefit requestors/applicants during and after an emergency or unforeseen circumstance. The update explains that during certain emergencies or unforeseen circumstances that may present unanticipated challenges to immigration benefit requestors, USCIS may use its discretion to implement…
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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 Record be submitted with the I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status to Legal Permanent Resident. Rather than issue an RFE for the Form I-693 Medical Examination, USCIS may reject the I-485 Application if it is filed without a medical. It is important to…
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USCIS UPDATES POLICY MANUAL GUIDANCE FOR T VISAS
USCIS UPDATES POLICY MANUAL GUIDANCE FOR T VISAS USCIS has revised its guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to align with the Classification for Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons; Eligibility for “T” Nonimmigrant Status Final Rule. This rule was published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2024. USCIS’ updated policy guidance…
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USCIS Extends Green Card Validity After Filing For Renewal
Effective Sept. 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file a Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. A Form I-90 receipt notices had previously provided a 24-month extension of