By Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP | Published May 1, 2020 | Posted in Immigration | Tagged Tags: citizenship, immirgration law, USCIS, USCIS requests | Comments Off on USCIS Extends Flexibility For Responding to USCIS Requests
USCIS 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 MoreFederal Judges Rule USCIS Unlawfully Denied H-1B Petitions
In three new court cases, federal judges have decided that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) unlawfully denied H-1B petitions for foreign-born professionals. The decisions, which all involve USCIS improperly limiting the definition of a specialty occupation, may bring greater certainty to employers and potential visa holders during uncertain economic times. Under the Trump administration, Read More
Read MoreTrump Administration Announces Plan to End DACA
On Tuesday, September 5, 2017, the Trump Administration announced that it is officially ending the Obama Administration’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, with a six-month grace period. While many people are undoubtedly concerned about the President’s decision, it is important to be aware of the precise changes that will ensue and of what Read More
Read MoreApplication for Naturalization Filing Update (Form N-400)
USCIS, September 22, 2016 — The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently changed the application process for persons applying to become U.S. citizens. The application for naturalization (Form N-400) will now be processed electronically, and there are two important updates when filing this form. The following updates apply to all applicants, except those that Read More
Read MoreUSCIS Notice: Extension of TPS for Syria
Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security is extending the existing designation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from October 1, 2013 through March 31, 2015, and redesignating Syria for TPS for 18 months, effective October 1, 2013 through March 31, 2015.
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