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Citizenship Civics Test in 7 Languages & Exemption for Green Card Holders of at Least 20 Years Who Are Over 65 Years Old
By Tiyalaw at August 4, 2012 | 4:00 am | 0 Comment
Citizenship Civics Test in 7 Languages & Exemption for Green Card Holders of at Least 20 Years Who Are Over 65 Years Old U.S. citizenship applicants (N-400 applicants) are required to attend N-400 interviews. Citizenship applicants are required to undergo, among other things, English and Civics tests (certain exceptions apply). U.S. Citizenship and Immigration more...
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U.S. Embassy in Paris, France: Changes to Nonimmigrant Visa Application Procedures
By Tiyalaw at July 29, 2012 | 3:26 pm | 0 Comment
U.S. Embassy in Paris, France: Changes to Nonimmigrant Visa Application Procedures The U.S. Embassy in Paris, France, announced that as of July 29, 2012, all non-immigrant visa applicants must fill in the DS 160 application form and pay the MRV fee through purchase of a mandat compte before scheduling an appointment. Applicant must provide the reference numbers of both more...
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BIA on Qualifying Relative “Child” for Cancellation of Removal
By Tiyalaw at July 27, 2012 | 5:00 am | 0 Comment
BIA on Qualifying Relative “Child” for Cancellation of Removal In the Matter of ISIDRO-Zamorano, 25 I&N Dec. 829 (BIA 2012) Interim Decision # 3756, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) stated that an applicant for cancellation of removal whose child met the definition of a "child" when the application was filed but turned 21 before the Immigration Judge more...
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The New Provisional Extreme Hardship Waiver for Unlawful Presence is Not Effective Yet
By Tiyalaw at July 9, 2012 | 1:16 pm | 0 Comment
The New Provisional Extreme Hardship Waiver for Unlawful Presence is Not Effective Yet Not too long ago, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made a proposed change to allow certain immediate relatives (spouse, parent and/or children of a US citizen) who can demonstrate the required extreme hardships to apply for a provisional extreme hardship more...
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Immigration Law and State Law: Arizona SB1070
By Tiyalaw at June 27, 2012 | 8:00 am | 0 Comment
Immigration Law and State Law: Arizona SB1070 In a ruling in Arizona v. the United States, the U.S. Supreme Court has confirmed that state laws cannot dictate the federal government’s immigration enforcement policies or priorities. The case pertains to the validity of certain provisions of an Arizona law, commonly referred to as SB1070. June 26, 2012: By Aik more...
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Deferred Actions for Young People of Low Enforcement Priorities (similar to the never-enacted DREAM Act)
By Tiyalaw at June 15, 2012 | 8:04 am | 0 Comment
Deferred Actions for Young People of Low Enforcement Priorities (similar to the never-enacted DREAM Act) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today (June 15, 2012) , effective immediately, certain young people who were already brought to the United States as young children may be considered for deferred action (temporary discretionary relief from more...
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CBP Travel Tips for Summer, Busiest Travel Season in USA
By Tiyalaw at June 1, 2012 | 7:00 am | 0 Comment
CBP Travel Tips for Summer, Busiest Travel Season in USA Summer is the start of the busiest travel season to the United States of America (USA). U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reminding travelers of some important tips especially to help expedite the processing of returning U.S. citizens or residents, and international visitors. CBP is agency within more...
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F-1 Student: Unstamped Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility
By Tiyalaw at May 31, 2012 | 7:00 am | 0 Comment
F-1 Student: Unstamped Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility With the launch of USCIS ELIS, new online immigration system, on May 22, 2012, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will no longer stamp Forms I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for F-1 Students Status student (Form I-20). A form I-20 certificate does not need a stamp to be valid. USCIS ELIS more...
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Change of Filing Location for Certain I-601 and I-212 Waiver Applications
By Tiyalaw at May 23, 2012 | 10:05 am | 0 Comment
Change of Filing Location for Certain I-601 and I-212 Waiver Applications As of June 4, 2012, foreign nationals abroad who have applied for certain visas (immigration visa, or nonimmigrant K or V visa) and who have been found ineligible for inadmissibility by a U.S. Consular Officer may file their requests to waive certain grounds of inadmissibility directly to a more...
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New USCIS ELIS Online Filing Immigration System is Launched Today for Foreign Nationals Visiting USA Temporarily for Business and Pleasure (May 22, 2012)
By Tiyalaw at May 22, 2012 | 8:27 am | 0 Comment
New USCIS ELIS Online Filing Immigration System is Launched Today for Foreign Nationals Visiting USA Temporarily for Business and Pleasure (May 22, 2012) The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has engaged green (environmental) modernization. The first phase of USCIS Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS) is launched today (May 22, 2012. USCIS more...
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