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USCIS Immigration Services for Those Affected by Hurricane Harvey

Tiyalaw — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 03:04:20 +0000

USCIS Immigration Services for Those Affected by Hurricane Harvey

On August 30, 2017, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announces that it is offering services to help people affected by unforeseen circumstances/disasters such as Hurricane Harvey. Services are discretionary, upon request and with an explanation on how Hurricane Harvey is causing a need for such services. The services that may be available are:

* Changing a nonimmigrant status or extending a nonimmigrant stay for an individual currently in the United States. Non-timely extension or change of status may be excused if the delay was due to extraordinary circumstances beyond the applicant’s control;

* Re-paroling individuals previously on parole by USCIS;

* Expedited processing of advance parole;

* Expedited adjudication of requests for off-campus employment authorization based on severe economic hardship for F-1 students;

* Expedited adjudication of employment authorization applications, where applicable;

* Consideration of fee waivers due to an inability to pay;

* Assisting those with a Request for Evidence or a Notice of Intent to Deny but were unable to submit evidence or respond timely;

* Assisting those who are unable to appear for a USCIS scheduled interview;

* Expedited replacement of lost or damaged immigration or travel documents issued by USCIS, such as a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card); and

* Rescheduling a biometrics appointment.

August 30, 2017

This article is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be relied on as legal advice or attorney-client relationship. By Aik Wan Kok, Lawyer USA Immigration Services, at Tiya; Tel: seven zero three – 772-8224 & info at tiyaimmigration dot com; Direct dial from abroad: 001-703-772-8224;

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Need help with green card, work visas, work permit, sponsoring family, sponsoring employees, sponsoring relatives, hardships or immigration waivers, U.S. naturalization/citizenship, and cases with USCIS, Department of Labor or immigration? We represent employers, companies, individuals, and families in U.S. Immigration & Nationality Law. Our clients are based nationwide in the U.S. and internationally. We represent diverse immigration cases including, but are not limiting to: extraordinary ability; national interest waiver; PERM with U.S. Department of Labor; I-130 for sponsoring relatives and families; I-140 for employment green card; I-485 to adjust status; I-765 work permit/employment authorization; I-131 for international travel and returning to the U.S; I-601 extreme hardship waiver relatives of U.S. citizen or green card holder; I-751 joint filing or waiver; I-212 waiver for deportation or removal order; J waiver; H-1B professional worker/specialty occupation; H-2B temporary worker; L executive, manager and specialized knowledge professional transferring from overseas; E treaty investors/traders; B-1 business visitor to the U.S.; B-2 visitor to the U.S.; F-1 student coming to study in the U.S.; matters pertaining to consular processing with U.S. consulates and National Visa Centers; cases with USCIS; cases with U.S. Department of Labor; PERM audit; RFE Request for Evidence; NOID Notice of Intention to Deny; and many more.

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New U.S. Immigration Restrictions are Setbacks for Humanity & US Revenue: Famous Children’s-Book Author (Mem Fox), and Former Norwegian Prime Minister Detained for Questioning by U.S. Immigration

Tiyalaw — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 17:04:07 +0000

New U.S. Immigration Restrictions are Setbacks for Humanity & US Revenue: Famous Children’s-Book Author (Mem Fox), and Former Norwegian Prime Minister Detained for Questioning by U.S. Immigration

U.S. has enjoyed a diverse talented workforce, and vibrant immigration history, ancestry and economy. The new immigration restrictions are a setback to humanity and U.S. revenue.

The new immigration restrictions, and the unnecessary border detention and interrogation will deter international tourism and future talented workforce, important sources of U.S. revenue.

According to data from the World Trade Organization (UNWTO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, the U.S. international tourism brought in US$1.5 trillion of income in 2014. The new immigration restrictions will dampen international tourism.

For examples, due to the effects of new U.S. immigration restrictions, recently in February 2017, the famous and beloved children’s-book author, Ms. Mem Fox, was detained for a long time by U.S. Immigration (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) (CBP) at the Los Angeles airport, for questioning. Ms. Fox is the celebrated author of children’s books such as Possum Magic, and Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes. Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes was an official gift from Australia to the British royal couple, William and Kate, to welcome their new son (Prince George). During the unfortunate CBP immigration detention, Ms. Fox was visiting America for a conference where she was scheduled to deliver a keynote speech on teaching children to read. According to interviews conducted by reputable news media with Ms. Fox, Ms. Fox says she can’t imagine traveling to the U.S. again.

Similarly, in January 2017, in an effort to implement the new immigration restrictions, CBP at Washington’s Dulles International Airport unnecessarily prolonged the immigration detention and interrogation of former Prime Minister of Norway, Mr. Kjell Magne Bondevik, because of his prior Iranian visa in his diplomatic passport. Mr. Bondevik visited Tehran to speak at an anti-extremism conference. As a former leader of a European nation, Mr. Bondevik is also the president of a major human rights organization and the owner of a diplomatic passport. Based on interviews of Mr. Bondevik by CNN, Mr. Bondevik had deep concerns regarding the new U.S. immigration restrictions.

CBP is a U.S. law enforcement agency for border management and control, combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection. With over 60,000 employees, CBP is one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations.

In 2011, immigrants made up of 12.8 percent of the U.S. population, but 15.9 percent of the workforce, according to National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). Notable foreign-born professionals in just one industry alone who contributed to the U.S. economy included, but are not limited to, big names such as Terminator’s and Total Recall’s Arnold Schwarzenegger, former James Bond’s star Pierce Brosnan, Silence of the Lamb’s Anthony Hopkins, Selma Hayek, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Rachel Weisz of the mega movie “The Mummy”.

The U.S. enjoys continuous growth in GDP, according to data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The new immigration restrictions, together with the unnecessary border detention and interrogations, are bludgeoning the applications for admissions into the U.S. by international visitors. In the near future, the U.S. may not achieve or exceed the 2014 US$1.5 trillion of income it has derived from international tourism. These immigration restrictions are a turn-off to talented foreigners, discouraging them from applying their expertise within the U.S. As such, these new immigration restrictions are also disadvantageous to the long-term U.S. GDP.

Given the current immigration maelstrom, please contact an immigration attorney prior to travelling to the U.S.

February 28, 2017

This article is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be relied on as legal advice or attorney-client relationship. By Aik Wan Kok, Lawyer USA Immigration Services, at Tiya; Tel: 703-772-8224 & info at tiyaimmigration dot com; Direct dial from abroad: 001-703-772-8224; https://www.tiyaimmigration.com ; http://tiyalaw.blogspot.com ; https://immigrationresource.net

Need help with green card, work visas, work permit, sponsoring family, sponsoring employees, sponsoring relatives, hardships or immigration waivers, U.S. naturalization/citizenship, and cases with USCIS, Department of Labor or immigration? We represent employers, companies, individuals, and families in U.S. Immigration & Nationality Law. Our clients are based nationwide in the U.S. and internationally. We represent diverse immigration cases including, but are not limiting to: extraordinary ability; national interest waiver; PERM with U.S. Department of Labor; I-130 for sponsoring relatives and families; I-140 for employment green card; I-485 to adjust status; I-765 work permit/employment authorization; I-131 for international travel and returning to the U.S; I-601 extreme hardship waiver relatives of U.S. citizen or green card holder; I-751 joint filing or waiver; I-212 waiver for deportation or removal order; J waiver; H-1B professional worker/specialty occupation; H-2B temporary worker; L executive, manager and specialized knowledge professional transferring from overseas; E treaty investors/traders; B-1 business visitor to the U.S.; B-2 visitor to the U.S.; F-1 student coming to study in the U.S.; matters pertaining to consular processing with U.S. consulates and National Visa Centers; cases with USCIS; cases with U.S. Department of Labor; PERM audit; RFE Request for Evidence; NOID Notice of Intention to Deny; and many 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)

Tiyalaw — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:27:41 +0000

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 ELIS is the new online immigration system.

Starting today, USCIS ELIS allows certain applicants to file their applications online (currently limited to Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status) and submit I-539 filing fee online. Applicants who are currently eligible to use USCIS ELIS include those who wish to be in the United States (USA) temporarily for business, pleasure/vacation, study, and medical treatment.

Eventually, all USCIS immigration applications can be filed online via USCIS ELIS but their inclusions will be implemented in stages.

Currently, USCIS receives about 6 to 7 million applications each year, with most of them done via paper filings by mail where paper files are shipped between various locations for USCIS review and adjudication. The transformation from USCIS paper-based filings to online filings will streamline USCIS immigration processes. With online filings and the elimination of paper filings, USCIS employees can review and adjudicate applications from multiple locations. USCIS ELIS will improve efficiency and reduce case processing time, and adds customer satisfaction such as, among other things, customer-friendly features of receiving notices and updating profile online.

Optional paper filings are still available especially for applicants without access to computers.

May 22, 2012: By Aik Wan Kok Fillali, Attorney USA Immigration Services, at Tiya; Tel: 703-772-8224; Email: koka at tiyalaw dot com

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We represent companies, employers, individuals and families in green card and work visa matters in U.S. immigration law. We also have a focus on self-petition green card cases such as extraordinary ability and national interest waiver.

This article is intended for informational purposes only; and should not be relied on as a legal or any advice, or an attorney-client relationship.

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Immigration Relief for Japanese and Other Nationals from the Pacific Stranded due to the Earthquakes and Tsunami

Tiyalaw — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 02:57:59 +0000

Immigration Relief for Japanese and Other Nationals from the Pacific Stranded due to the Earthquakes and Tsunami

On March, 11, 2011, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that Japanese and other foreign nationals from the Pacific stranded in the United States due to the earthquakes and tsunami devastation, and who have exceeded or are about to exceed their authorized stay in the U.S., may be permitted up to an additional 30 days to depart.

Visitors traveling under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP):

If you are at an airport, contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office at the airport
All others, please visit the local U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=e39c0b89284a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=e39c0b89284a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD

Visitors traveling under a nonimmigrant visa:

Visit the local U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=e39c0b89284a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=e39c0b89284a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD
Bring your passport, evidence that you are stranded (such as an itinerary for the cancelled flight), and your I-94 departure record

For additional immigration relief options, please visit the Special Situations Web page at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=f34d3e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=f34d3e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD.

By Aik Wan Kok Fillali, Attorney at Law, at Tiya PLC; Tel: 703-772-8224 www.tiyaimmigration.com ; http://tiyalaw.blogspot.com ; www.immigrationresource.net

We represent employers, and individuals and their families in green card, work visa and waiver matters in U.S. immigration law. We also specialize in extraordinary ability and exceptional ability green card cases.