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March 26, 2025

Major Delays at US Embassies: What You Need to Know in 2025

If you plan to visit a U.S. embassy for a visa, passport renewal, or other consular service, be prepared for longer wait times. A combination of staff reductions and a new executive order is reshaping how embassies operate worldwide. The current administration has mandated a 10% staff reduction across all U.S. embassies, affecting American diplomats […]

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March 12, 2025

Advance parole (Form I-512) remains valid under Trump

On January 20, 2025, the President of the United States signed an Executive Order aimed at strengthening border security and immigration enforcement. The order mandates the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to terminate all categorical parole programs that do not align with the immigration policies of the United States. As a result, parole programs previously […]

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March 11, 2025

What is the form I-94?

When foreign visitors enter the United States, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provides them with an arrival/departure record known as Form I-94. This form, commonly referred to as the I-94, serves to track non-citizens entering and exiting the United States. It verifies lawful entry and specifies the date by which the individual must depart […]

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February 14, 2025

Case Inquiry: What to do if your case is taking longer than expected

USCIS offers a list of estimated processing times after submitting applications. This official website allows you to check the estimated time for your application’s approval: https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/. You will only need to provide the type of immigration form (I-130, I-485, I-765, etc), form category (first time/renewals/petition from spouse, sibling, parents, etc.), and the location of the […]

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February 13, 2025

Asylum Application (Form I-589) and Employment Authorization Document (Form I-765) based on a pending Asylum application

Applying for asylum depends on whether the applicant has been placed into immigration court proceedings (filing defensively), is not in immigration court proceedings (filing affirmatively), and their current status. To qualify for asylum, applicants must prove that they are refugees unable to return to their country of origin or last place of residence due to […]

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November 25, 2024

Why You Should Hire an Immigration Attorney

Navigating the U.S. immigration system can be complicated, with numerous laws, forms, and processes. An immigration attorney can help you achieve your immigration goals lawfully and efficiently. When to Seek an Immigration Attorney’s Assistance: 1. If You Have Prior Immigration Violations Things can get complicated when you have past visa denials, have overstayed a visa, […]

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November 25, 2024

Application to remove conditions on your Residency (2 year card)

If you received conditional resident status through marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (2 year Legal Permanent Resident card), you need to use Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, to apply for the removal of those conditions and obtain a 10 year green card. These conditional cards are issued to […]

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November 25, 2024

What to Expect During a Consular Process Interview

Returning to your home country after living in the United States for many years can be challenging. It’s normal to fear not being able to return to the U.S., but there’s no need to be afraid. Applicants attending interviews abroad after entering the U.S. undocumented should have applied for and received approval of an Unlawful […]

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November 24, 2024

I-601A Waiver: What is it? Who needs it? and Why is it taking so long to get approved?

Certain immigrant visa applicants who are relatives of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents can use this application to request a provisional waiver of the inadmissibility grounds related to unlawful presence, as outlined in section 212(a)(9)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This is a provisional waiver for unlawful presence; there are other forms of […]

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November 24, 2024

Humanitarian Parole in U.S. Immigration

Humanitarian parole is used by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to allow noncitizens to enter or stay in the USA temporarily for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Humanitarian Parole allows individuals who might be inadmissible or otherwise ineligible for admission to the USA to stay […]

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