Immigration News Blog

USCIS released update on E-Verify system

noreply@blogger.com (Jessie) — Thu, 08 May 2008 21:28:00 +0000

On May 5, 2008, USCIS announced that the E-Verify system will integrate naturalization data to confirm the citizenship status of naturalized U.S. citizens, as well as real time arrival data from the Integrated Border Inspection System.

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USCIS Announced Revised Guidance on CSPA

noreply@blogger.com (Jessie) — Wed, 07 May 2008 23:07:00 +0000

On 05/06/2008 USCIS released Fact Sheet on updated CSPA Guidance
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USCIS releases updated background check

noreply@blogger.com (Jessie) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:10:00 +0000

On 2/28/08 USCIS released updated background check Q & As.
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USCIS Update on Revised I-130 Filing Instructions

noreply@blogger.com (Jessie) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:47:00 +0000

On 2/19/08 USCIS issued an Update announcing revised filing instructions for Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative.
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USCIS updated information on filing renewal of EAD

noreply@blogger.com (Jessie) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:16:00 +0000

USCIS updated information on its website regarding the window for filing renewal EAD applications prior to the expiration of the original EAD.
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New Naturalization Test

noreply@blogger.com (Jessie) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:12:00 +0000

The CIS has posted answers on its webpage to e-mailed questions about the new naturalization test.
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Citizenship Document Requirements at Ports of Entry

noreply@blogger.com (Jessie) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:04:00 +0000

DHS Issues Reminder of Citizenship Document Requirements at Ports of Entry as of 1/31/08.
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Q & A on Recording a Timely Departure

noreply@blogger.com (Jessie) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:57:00 +0000

Customs and Border Patrol has provided guidance on recording a departure when an I-94 card was not collected upon exit.

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USCIS Guide to Help New Immigrants Adjust

noreply@blogger.com (Jessie) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:22:00 +0000

USCIS today released an updated version of Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants. The Guide provides a summary of essential information for new immigrants. The goal is to reach as many immigrants as possible. All translations of the Guide are available to download for free from the USCIS website.

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I-130s To Be Filed With the Chicago Lockbox

noreply@blogger.com (Jessie) — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:53:00 +0000

USCIS announced that starting December 3, 2007, all applicants filing stand-alone Form I-130s are encouraged to file their petitions with the Chicago Lockbox instead of a USCIS Service Center.

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USCIS Advisory on Processing Times

noreply@blogger.com (Jessie) — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:46:00 +0000

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USCIS Advisory on Processing Times

USCIS Publishes Final Rule on Travel for H & L Nonimmigrants

noreply@blogger.com (Jessie) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:55:00 +0000

The Dream Act of 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Jessie) — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:38:00 +0000

The American Immigration Law Foundation released FAQ on Dream Act by providing facts about how this bill would not: jump start chain migration; hurt the U.S. economy; or put U.S. born students at a disadvantage.

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USCIS Issues Receipt Delay FAQ V2

noreply@blogger.com (Jessie) — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 02:52:00 +0000

USCIS Announces New Naturalization Test

noreply@blogger.com (Jessie) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:34:00 +0000

USCIS Application & Petition Receipting Update

noreply@blogger.com (Jessie) — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:46:00 +0000

USCIS Application & Petition Receipting Update

noreply@blogger.com (Jessie) — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:54:00 +0000

USCIS Application & Petition Receipting Update

noreply@blogger.com (Jessie) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 04:47:00 +0000

Updated September 2007 Visa Bulletin

noreply@blogger.com (Jessie) — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:03:00 +0000

The Department of State has updated the September 2007 Visa Bulletin. Please note changes in sections E, F, and G, as well as the addition of H.

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