By Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP | Published June 4, 2020 | Posted in Immigration, Newsletters, Public Charge | Comments Off on New Public Charge Form I-944 Declaration of Self-Sufficiency Explained by Immigration Lawyer | Part 2
New Public Charge Form I-944 Declaration of Self-Sufficiency Explained by Immigration Lawyer | Part 2
Andrea I. Scheer, an immigration attorney with the law firm Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP, discussed last week part 1 of the new public charge rule that went into effect on February 24, 2020; and who it affects. In today’s edition of LIVE with PPID, Ms. Scheer discusses Form I-944, the Declaration of Self-Sufficiency, which must Read More
Read MoreWhat is the New Public Charge Rule and Who Does It Affect? | Part 1
Andrea I. Scheer, an immigration attorney with the law firm Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP, discusses part 1 of the new public charge rule that went into effect on February 24, 2020; and who it affects in today’s edition of LIVE with PPID. In next week’s edition, Ms. Scheer will discuss Form I-944, the declaration Read More
Read MoreTop Immigration Questions Answered by Attorney Allen E. Kaye
Allen E. Kaye, Of Counsel at Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP and Past President of AILA, answers frequently asked immigration questions in today’s edition of LIVE with PPID. Question 1: I have a problem with USCIS. I am told that they will be closed until June 3, 2020, or maybe even longer. Who should Read More
Read MoreBest Options If Not Selected in the H-1B Lottery
Every year for about 7 years, USCIS has been conducting a lottery to fill its H-1B quota. USCIS has set aside 85,000 H-1B visas out of which 65,000 are for regular H-1B applications, and 20,000 are for those beneficiaries who have earned a U.S master’s degree or higher. Every H-1B cap season, USCIS receives about Read More
Read MoreDealing with U.S. Consulates Abroad During Coronavirus by Immigration Attorney Allen E. Kaye
Allen E. Kaye, Of Counsel at Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP, explains the steps of processing an immigrant visa at a U.S. Consulate overseas in today’s edition of LIVE with PPID. Immigrant Visa Process File petition; If the petition is approved, it is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC) for processing; The Read More
Read MoreUSCIS Extends Flexibility For Responding to USCIS Requests
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending the flexibilities it announced on March 30 to assist applicants and petitioners who are responding to certain: Requests for Evidence; Continuations to Request Evidence (N-14); Notices of Intent to Deny; Notices of Intent to Revoke; Notices of Intent to Rescind and Read More
Read MoreRecent Presidential Proclamation Explained by Immigration Attorney
Today’s discussion is on the presidential proclamation that went into effect on Thursday, April 23, at 11:59 PM. The proclamation suspends entry of immigrants who present a risk to the US labor market during the economic recovery following the COVID-19 outbreak. This means that the proclamation only impacts people outside of the United States who Read More
Read MoreIntroduction to Immigration: Applying for Naturalization in 2020
Watch in English | 观看英语视频 Watch in Chinese | 观看中文视频 Naturalization in an election year, such as 2020, is always a very timely issue. Therefore, it is important to provide an overview of the general requirements of naturalization and some of the pitfalls to be aware of when you apply. A few requirements for naturalization include: You have Read More
Read MoreU.S. President Signs New Proclamation Temporarily Pausing Immigration
The President signed a new proclamation banning the entry of a number of new classes of individuals citing the impact immigrants have on the labor market during a period of high unemployment and the need to preserve State Department resources so consular officers can service US citizens abroad. He also alleges that immigrants strain our Read More
Read MoreThe H-2B Program in the Times of COVID-19
H-2B Visa Program Requires 3 Steps (Depending on Worker’s Location) Obtain a Temporary Labor Certification from DOL. File a nonimmigrant visa petition with USCIS. [For Workers Abroad] Interview at the U.S. Consulate to obtain visa. COVID-19 and the measures to contain its spread area affecting H-2B employers on several levels. Employers Whose Workers Need Read More
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