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My I-94 has a different expiration date than my approval notice! Help!
An I-94 is the DHS Arrival/Departure record typically issued by Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) at the U.S. port of entry to all non-immigrant visitors. It can also be issued by USCIS upon an extension of status within the U.S....
Should I Apply for U.S. Citizenship?
Lawful permanent residents or “green-card holders” enjoy many legal benefits and protections in the United States. They can petition for their spouses and their unmarried children to immigrate to the United States. They can work lawfully at most jobs, travel...
FAQs on Maintaining H-1B or L Status while Using Advance Parole (AP) and Employment Authorization Document (EAD) after Filing for Adjustment of Status
Are you a temporary H-1B or L worker who has filed for adjustment of status to receive your long-awaited green card? Congratulations! Once you have received your Advance Parole (AP) and Employment Authorization Document (EAD), you are probably puzzled whether...
Biden Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukrainians in the U.S. Since August 16, 2023
On August 18, 2023, the Biden administration announced it is extending and redesignating Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) on account of the continued Russian invasion into Ukraine. This extension allows Ukrainian citizens with already approved TPS to extend it...
Can I bring my pet or service animal to the United States?
Our office receives this question quite often, and the rules which regulate the topic involve U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Department of...
Family Reunification Parole Available to Citizens of Certain Countries
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has created a program to allow certain citizens of El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, Cuba, and Haiti to be reunited with their family members in the United States while they wait for a green...
Understanding Form I-864
In most cases, individuals intending to immigrate to the United States will have to demonstrate that they have adequate means to support themselves without requiring government assistance. In most family-based cases, this support is demonstrated by the petitioner (the individual...
I-9 Covid Virtual Flexibilities End and New Form I-9 Available
As of August 1, 2023 Covid-19 flexibilities for virtual Form I-9 document review have ended and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of Form I-9. The Form I-9 dated "10/19/2019” may continue to be used through Oct. 31,...
