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15 06, 2006

Premium Processing to be Extended to Certain I-140, I-539 and I-765 Filings

By Richard Hanus|2006-06-15T14:00:36-05:00June 15th, 2006|Categories: Customs and Border Patrol / Travel to and from the U.S., DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Employment Authorization / Work Cards in the U.S., Employment-Based Immigration Law, Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B|

Premium Processing to be Extended to Certain I-140, I-539 and I-765 Filings June 15, 2006 For the past few years, companies seeking to employ foreign workers in a variety of temporary work visa categories (including H-1B, L-1 and R-1) have had the option to pay an extra $1,000 filing fee in order to have their visa petition processed in 15 days or less. This process, known as premium processing, will soon be available for most categories of I-140 immigrant worker petitions (effective August 28, 2006, available for most EB-3 professionals and skilled workers), I-539 applications to change or extend nonimmigrant visa […]

11 05, 2006

Immigration Security Checks

By Richard Hanus|2006-05-11T14:00:36-05:00May 11th, 2006|Categories: Customs and Border Patrol / Travel to and from the U.S., DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Criminal Law / Detainees|

Immigration Security Checks May 11, 2006 “Everything looks o.k. with your case, but we are awaiting final FBI clearance on your name check before we can approve you.” This may sound familiar to many of you who have recently appeared for an interview at a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (CIS) office on an application for U.S. permanent residence or citizenship. Unfortunately, those who are awaiting such a final security clearance, may find their applications on hold for many months or years. So exactly what is the exact nature of these security procedures? And what can be done to speed things […]

1 12, 2005

More Legalization Talk

By Richard Hanus|2005-12-01T14:00:36-06:00December 1st, 2005|Categories: Amnesty for Immigrants in the U.S., Customs and Border Patrol / Travel to and from the U.S., Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation, Undocumented Immigrants and Workers in the U.S.|

More Legalization Talk December 1, 2005 As demonstrated by a speech delivered this week, President Bush seems intent on passing some sort of immigration reform legislation before leaving office. His agenda incorporates the dual goals of 1) strengthening our borders and bringing back integrity to our immigration laws and 2) allowing willing and able foreign workers to fill jobs U.S. workers do not want. No one on either side of Congress appears to take issue with the first goal, but the shape of any measure to accomplish the second goal is the big, hot, political football. In this post 9/11 age, […]

7 04, 2005

How Long Can I Remain Outside the US on My Green Card?

By Richard Hanus|2005-04-07T14:00:36-05:00April 7th, 2005|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, Customs and Border Patrol / Travel to and from the U.S., Green Cards, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S.|

How Long Can I Remain Outside the US on My Green Card? April 7, 2005 Individuals granted lawful permanent residence status in the U.S. and issued an Alien Registration Card (aka “green card”) are expected by the U.S. government to be living in the U.S. That being said, U.S. residents are allowed great flexibility in departing the U.S. for extended periods, and sometimes for as long as two years. But inevitably, problems arise when the extended visits outside the U.S. are frequent and successive, or get really extended. In general, a lawful permanent resident is allowed to travel outside the […]

15 10, 2004

Changing to Student Status while in the U.S. – Do’s and Don’ts

By Richard Hanus|2004-10-15T14:00:36-05:00October 15th, 2004|Categories: Customs and Border Patrol / Travel to and from the U.S., Foreign Exchange Student Visas to the U.S.|

Changing to Student Status while in the U.S. – Do’s and Don’ts October 15, 2004 To be issued an F-1 student visa at a US consular post outside the US, an applicant must prove, among other things, that a) she has been admitted to an accredited educational program (by presenting a Form I-20 issued by the institution), 2) that funds are available to pay for the program and 3) that she intends on returning to her home country following completion of the program. As is the case for visitor visa applicants, it’s usually that last prong that leads to visa denials. […]

15 07, 2004

Travel Outside the US while Permanent Residence Processing is Pending

By Richard Hanus|2004-07-15T14:00:36-05:00July 15th, 2004|Categories: Customs and Border Patrol / Travel to and from the U.S., Employment-Based Immigration Law, Family-Based Immigration Law, Green Cards, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S.|

Travel Outside the US while Permanent Residence Processing is Pending July 15, 2004 With the worst delays in recent history affecting the processing of all types of immigration filings, applicants are often left wondering what they are paying for when submitting their money orders or checks for substantial amounts, payable to “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.” Unfortunately, extensive delays are fast becoming the norm, with the processing of Advance Parole Travel Documents as one example. For most individuals temporarily living in the U.S. but seeking to travel outside the U.S. while their applications for permanent residence (I-485) remain pending, an Advance […]

23 01, 2004

The Latest on Immigration Reform Proposals

By Richard Hanus|2004-01-23T14:00:36-06:00January 23rd, 2004|Categories: Amnesty for Immigrants in the U.S., Customs and Border Patrol / Travel to and from the U.S., Employment-Based Immigration Law, Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation, Undocumented Immigrants and Workers in the U.S.|

The Latest on Immigration Reform Proposals January 23, 2004 No doubt about it, there is lots of talk going around. What about Bush’s amnesty? Who qualifies? How, when and where can I apply? etc. As of this writing, no new amnesty type immigration legislation has been enacted, although loads of proposals are on the table. That means, as of today, there is nothing to apply for, and the requirements to qualify under any new law have not yet been established. Thus, my message to those in the undocumented community and others who may stand to benefit from new legislation, such as […]

31 10, 2003

US VISIT, DREAM Act, and Special Immigrant Religious Workers

By Richard Hanus|2003-10-31T14:00:36-06:00October 31st, 2003|Categories: Customs and Border Patrol / Travel to and from the U.S., Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S., Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B|

US VISIT, DREAM Act, and Special Immigrant Religious Workers October 31, 2003 Below is a discussion of the status of some of the more significant immigration-related policies and legislative proposals. US VISIT The United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology, or US VISIT, is a $350 million plus legislative mandate set to be put in motion at all land and sea ports by year’s end, at the 50 busiest land ports by the end of 2004 and at all ports of entry by the end of 2005. Department of Homeland Security Officials are working to meet these goals as training […]

11 07, 2003

Common Questions Facing Applicants for U.S. Citizenship

By Richard Hanus|2003-07-11T14:00:36-05:00July 11th, 2003|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, Conditional Permanent Residence Based on Marriage, Customs and Border Patrol / Travel to and from the U.S., Green Cards, Immigration and Criminal Law / Detainees, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S.|

Common Questions Facing Applicants for U.S. Citizenship July 11, 2003 The requirements to become a U.S. citizen by way of an N-400 Application for Naturalization are generally not complicated, although situations frequently arise where significant questions regarding an applicant’s eligibility are raised. General Requirements for Naturalization: The applicant must be at least 18 years of age and a lawful permanent resident for 5 years. For those who are married to a U.S. citizen, the requirement is only 3 years or residence, although the applicant must have been married to and living with that U.S. citizen spouse for at least 3 years […]

20 06, 2003

Extending Your Visitor Visa Status in the U.S.

By Richard Hanus|2003-06-20T14:00:36-05:00June 20th, 2003|Categories: Customs and Border Patrol / Travel to and from the U.S., DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Foreign Exchange Student Visas to the U.S.|

Extending Your Visitor Visa Status in the U.S. June 20, 2003 One of the most common requests the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services or CIS (formerly INS) receives is that of the B-1/B-2 visitor visa holder seeking to extend his/her stay in the U.S. The procedure is not a complicated one in theory, however in the post September 11 environment we live in, much closer scrutiny is being applied to such filings by CIS examiners. The scenario starts with the visitor visa holder entering the U.S. and being granted a period of stay by an immigration inspector at a port […]

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