USCIS has issued new guidance that could significantly affect how the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) is applied to dependent children in green card applications. For families navigating the green card process, this change may alter whether a child can remain eligible as a derivative beneficiary. In this video, our attorneys break down what…
Confused about what “Transfer of Underlying Basis” or interfiling really means? You’re not alone. In this live session, we’ll break down: ✅ What interfiling is ✅ When it can (and can’t) be done ✅ How it impacts your green card process ✅ Tips to avoid common mistakes Bring your questions and join us LIVE…
The U.S. government is now requiring international student visa applicants to make their social media accounts public. From visa screenings to data profiling, your digital footprint is being watched more closely than ever. Join us today at 6:00pm EST as we dive deep into the latest policy shift, how it impacts students around the world,…
USCIS just announced a major update that affects ALL immigration applicants! If they plan to deny or revoke your immigration case based on derogatory or negative information you may not know about, they are now generally required to disclose that info to you through an official notice. Join us live at 6:00pm EST tonight…
Can a Minor Criminal Record Derail Your Employment-Based Immigration? Historically, in employment based immigration, minor criminal cases would not come up until the end of the immigration process, filing Form I-485. There is a new trend in employment immigration (H-1Bs, L-1s, I-140s, etc.) to request biometrics for certain individuals. Do these biometrics requests relate…
Today we discuss the transition from F-1 (international student) to H-1B (specialty occupation worker) in 2025. This includes new cap-gap rules effective this year, recent updates on F-1 student visa revocations, and more! The attorneys will conduct a Q&A session afterwards. How to reach us? https://immigrationvisaattorney.com/contact-us or 614-791-0500 Want your immigration question answered in…
Waiting for your adjustment of status to be processed and approved can be a painfully slow process. For many people, it can take years and years for their priority date to become current and a visa to be available. Even then, you still have to file your adjustment of status and wait for it to…
USCIS has faced increasing backlogs across the entire agency, and several factors have made these backlogs even worse in recent years. The immigration policies of the prior administration created the “invisible wall” of bureaucratic processing delays for an agency that was already mismanaging its funds. The current pandemic, along with lack of resources, have exacerbated…
Applications for permanent residency must include a lot of documentation. USCIS and Department of State require documentation of your birth. Ideally, this is achieved by submitting your birth certificate with your application. A birth certificate establishes the applicant’s country of citizenship and familial relationships, which helps to show eligibility for permanent residency. This also helps…
On January 21, 2022, the Departments of State and Homeland Security announced new policies with the goal of attracting and retaining more STEM talent to the US. Below is an explanation of the key changes and clarifications. F-1 OPT/STEM OPT Extensions The Department of Homeland Security published a notice on the Federal Register announcing their…