By Richard Hanus|2008-10-10T07:06:17-05:00October 10th, 2008|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)|
Filing Locations for N-400: Applications for Naturalization Stay the Same… For Now Published October 10, 2008 In the past week or so, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service has reversed course and now confirms that the filing locations for N-400 Applications [...]
By Richard Hanus|2008-08-25T13:35:18-05:00August 25th, 2008|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, Green Cards, Immigration and Criminal Law / Detainees|
In the Immigration Law Realm, “Expungement” Does Not Mean the Criminal Case Never Happened Published August 25, 2008 But I had the matter expunged! That is usually the first response a client will provide when I suggest that we must [...]
By Richard Hanus|2008-08-08T10:34:10-05:00August 8th, 2008|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)|
Oath Ceremonies at US CIS, Chicago Distrit Office Published August 8, 2008 When I attended a client’s Naturalization Interview earlier this week, I observed a departure from what has typically been Chicago CIS office procedure. Applicants who were being approved [...]
By Richard Hanus|2008-06-07T12:50:11-05:00June 7th, 2008|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Green Cards, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S.|
CIS to “Move Up” Adjustment of Status (I-485) and Naturalization (N400) Applications for Immigrants Who Stand to Lose SSI Benefits Published June 7, 2008 Each year, thousands of disabled and elderly immigrants (permanent residents), refugees and asylees lose their right [...]
By Richard Hanus|2008-05-10T12:45:59-05:00May 10th, 2008|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, Green Cards, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S., Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B, Undocumented Immigrants and Workers in the U.S.|
Beware of the False Claim to U.S. Citizenship Trap Published May 10, 2008 Whether you are in the United States with no status (undocumented or visa overstay), temporary status or even permanent resident status it is important to take note [...]
By Richard Hanus|2008-02-28T14:00:36-06:00February 28th, 2008|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Green Cards, Immigration and Criminal Law / Detainees, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S., Removal / Deportation Proceedings and Court Hearings|
Homeland Security Addresses Name Check Delays February 28, 2008 In what appears to be a significant victory for customers of the Citizenship and Immigration Service (CIS), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced its plan to eliminate systemic delays [...]
By Richard Hanus|2008-02-02T14:00:36-06:00February 2nd, 2008|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)|
USCIS Director Testifies Before Congress: “Naturalization Delays: Causes, Consequences and Solutions” February 2, 2008 As many in the U.S. immigrant community are aware, on July 30, 2007 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) dramatically increased filing fees for nearly all [...]
By Richard Hanus|2007-09-27T14:00:36-05:00September 27th, 2007|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Criminal Law / Detainees, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|
New Federal Court Decision Addresses Delays in Processing Citizenship Applications September 27, 2007 As many applicants for US citizenship are aware, the delay in the processing of their applications can be infuriating. Many applicants find themselves waiting months, and even [...]
By Richard Hanus|2007-08-10T14:00:36-05:00August 10th, 2007|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Employment Authorization / Work Cards in the U.S., Employment-Based Immigration Law, Family-Based Immigration Law, Green Cards, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S.|
New Immigration Filing Fees, Fee Waivers August 10, 2007 As you may be aware, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new fee schedule which went into effect July 30, 2007. The fee increases are significant, to say the [...]
By Richard Hanus|2006-11-29T14:00:36-06:00November 29th, 2006|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)|
Feds Testing New Naturalization Exam in Designated Cities November 29, 2006 The start of the New Year not only brings wishes for a better year or New Year’s resolutions, but early 2007 will also bring a trial run of a [...]
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