Immigration Case Processing Speed Update
Policy Alert: Employment Authorization Documents Based on Compelling Circumstances
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to address eligibility criteria and standards for applications for employment authorization involving compelling circumstances. Review the Document below for more...
Changes Affecting Employment Authorization for L-2, E, and H-4 Dependent Spouses
On November 12, 2021, USCIS announced that L-2 and E dependent spouses are no longer required to apply for an EAD to work in the United States. Instead, L-2 and E dependent spouses are authorized to work in the United States just by virtue of holding L-2 or E status...
Visa Options for Ukrainian Nationals
On March 1, 2022, the State Department issued an Announcement of Processing Posts for Visa Applicants from Ukraine stating that effective immediately, the following designations and assignments will be made for IV, fiancé visas, adoption cases, as well as A/G...
Protecting your Permanent Residency
Having a green card can provide certainty and peace of mind that you can live and work permanently in the United States. However, your permanent resident status can be revoked under certain scenarios. The AILA flyer below covers potential acts that could cause you to...
Resumption of Global Travel During the Covid 19 Pandemic
President Biden announced a Presidential Proclamation on October, 25, 2021 titled "“A Proclamation on Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic". This will end travel restrictions that have previously been in place on November 8,...