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20 01, 2009

Waiting for Comprehensive Immigration Reform – What Actions Can the Overstay/Undocumented Take in the Meantime?

By Richard Hanus|2009-01-20T11:40:37-06:00January 20th, 2009|Categories: Amnesty for Immigrants in the U.S., Asylum in the United States, Employment-Based Immigration Law, Family-Based Immigration Law, Green Cards, Immigrant Health Care Workers in the U.S., Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S., Removal / Deportation Proceedings and Court Hearings, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation, Undocumented Immigrants and Workers in the U.S., United States Embassies Abroad|

Waiting for Comprehensive Immigration Reform – What Actions Can the Overstay/Undocumented Take in the Meantime? Published: January 20, 2009 So, you have made the decision that being in the U.S. without legal status is better than being in your home country with all the legal status in the world. And you continue to hope that President Obama can advance his goal of comprehensive immigration reform and that your particular circumstances will be covered by some prospective legislation. While we await such legislation, are there measures the overstay / undocumented foreign national can take to “legalize” their status and obtain U.S. lawful […]

25 09, 2008

The New Visa Lottery (DV-2010)

By Richard Hanus|2008-09-25T13:22:31-05:00September 25th, 2008|Categories: Employment-Based Immigration Law, Family-Based Immigration Law, Green Cards, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation, Visa Lottery and Diversity Visas to the U.S.|

The New Visa Lottery (DV-2010) Published September 25, 2008 As in years past, millions of people from all over world will submit entries to have a chance at one of 55,000 diversity immigrant visas and obtain “green card” status in the U.S. Excluded from eligibility are natives of Brazil (new to the list), Canada, China (mainland born), Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru (new to the list), Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Korea, United Kingdom (except Northern Ireland) and Vietnam. That is because these are considered to be “high admission” nations, and the basis of Congress establishing […]

15 08, 2008

New Medical Forms, New Vaccine Requirements, and One Small Detail

By Richard Hanus|2008-08-15T13:38:25-05:00August 15th, 2008|Categories: Employment-Based Immigration Law, Family-Based Immigration Law, Green Cards, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas|

New Medical Forms, New Vaccine Requirements, and One Small Detail Published August 15, 2008 This summer US Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) has issued a new list of required vaccinations and a new medical form for applicants for permanent residence (I-485). Applicants for Adjustment of Status will need to show that they’ve had the following vaccinations: – rotavirus – hepatitis A – meningococcal – human papillomavirus – zoster (for applicants age 60 and older) The new medical exam form (I-693) was published on uscis.gov on June 5, 2008 and the new requirements went into effect on August 1. So if an […]

2 05, 2007

The Immigration Components of the Adam Walsh Act

By Richard Hanus|2007-05-02T14:00:36-05:00May 2nd, 2007|Categories: Family-Based Immigration Law, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|

The Immigration Components of the Adam Walsh Act May 2, 2007 In recent years, outrage over crimes against children has led many states to enforce a variety of laws aimed at protecting children from child predators. One such law, the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act (“Adam Walsh Act”) was signed into effect in the past year and several of its immigration provisions have been implemented in the field in recent months. The law is aimed to provide further protection to children from sexual exploitation, violent crimes, child abuse, child pornography and to further promote internet safety. The law not […]

10 10, 2006

CIS Chicago: Adjustment of Status Interviews Scheduled Within 120 Days

By Richard Hanus|2006-10-10T14:00:36-05:00October 10th, 2006|Categories: DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Employment Authorization / Work Cards in the U.S., Family-Based Immigration Law, Green Cards, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S.|

CIS Chicago: Adjustment of Status Interviews Scheduled Within 120 Days October 10, 2006 Applicants for permanent residence who are already in the U.S. in some sort of temporary, nonimmigrant visa status can expect their adjustment of status interview to be scheduled by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service’s Chicago office within 120 days of filing their application. And following the interview, the applicant, if approved, will usually receive their alien registration card (“green card”) within 2 weeks of their appearance at CIS. While such efficiency is something truly to be appreciated, there are some downsides. The negative impact of such quick interview […]

8 06, 2006

1,100 Approved Fiance Petitions are Recalled

By Richard Hanus|2006-06-08T14:00:36-05:00June 8th, 2006|Categories: DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Family-Based Immigration Law, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas|

1,100 Approved Fiance Petitions are Recalled June 8, 2006 Speaking of criminal background checks, as of March 5, 2006, US CIS was mandated by federal statute to conduct background checks on all U.S. citizens seeking to petition their foreign fiancés. The federal statute, known as the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act, was enacted in order to protect foreign fiances from the unknown dangers, such as the potential for domestic abuse, that could arise as a result of their future spouse’s criminal backgrounds. However, apparently by mistake, CIS has approved more than 1,100 such petitions without having the requisite investigations take place […]

14 07, 2005

Proposal for Immigration Benefits for Gay “Permanent Partners” of U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents

By Richard Hanus|2005-07-14T14:00:36-05:00July 14th, 2005|Categories: Conditional Permanent Residence Based on Marriage, Family-Based Immigration Law, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S.|

Proposal for Immigration Benefits for Gay “Permanent Partners” of U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents July 14, 2005 In the past month, a legislative proposal was introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate which would essentially allow gay “permanent partners” of U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive the same immigration benefits as spouses of U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Additionally, under the legislative proposal, “permanent partners” of foreign nationals being granted refugee or asylee status would also qualify for immigration benefits as if they were the principal applicant’s spouse. With the gay marriage movement making headlines across the […]

11 02, 2005

Extension of V Status Now Possible for Those Turning 21

By Richard Hanus|2005-02-11T14:00:36-06:00February 11th, 2005|Categories: Family-Based Immigration Law, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|

Extension of V Status Now Possible for Those Turning 21 February 11, 2005 In 2001, the U.S. Congress made available V visas for spouses and under 21 year old children of U.S. lawful permanent residents provided: a) the permanent resident family member filed a Form I-130 on their behalf prior to December 21, 2000 and b) their petitions had been pending more than 3 years. The purpose of the provision was to allow U.S. permanent residents to be reunited with their spouses and young children while they wait out visa availability in the Family Second Preference A immigrant visa category – […]

9 09, 2004

CIS Service Centers Implement Good Idea

By Richard Hanus|2004-09-09T14:00:36-05:00September 9th, 2004|Categories: DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Family-Based Immigration Law, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, United States Embassies Abroad|

CIS Service Centers Implement Good Idea September 9, 2004 Over the past year or so, processing times for family based, I-130 immigrant petitions have skyrocketed. Of particular significance are the extended processing times for visa petitions in the “Immediate Relative” or “IR” category, where visas are immediately available and the main obstacle to visa processing are stateside CIS service center delays, delays that have stretched to as long as 2 years. In the past month, however, CIS headquarters has issued a directive instructing the four regional CIS service centers to give first priority to adjudicating I-130 petitions in the IR category […]

10 06, 2004

Immigration Processing Delays and Possible Solutions

By Richard Hanus|2004-06-10T14:00:36-05:00June 10th, 2004|Categories: DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Employment Authorization / Work Cards in the U.S., Employment-Based Immigration Law, Family-Based Immigration Law, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S.|

Immigration Processing Delays and Possible Solutions June 10, 2004 Whether you are a U.S. citizen filing immigration paperwork on behalf of an overseas spouse or parent, or you are an applicant for permanent residence awaiting processing in the U.S., no doubt, you have become familiar with the extensive processing delays plaguing many aspects of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service’s (“CIS”, formerly INS) operations. For individuals residing in the Chicago area or Midwestern U.S., the CIS’ Nebraska Service Center may be the source of the problem. Or for some other applicants nationwide, the newly created National Benefits Center in Missouri may […]

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