United States law permits people to apply for asylum provided they meet certain requirements. The problem is that proving you meet the requirements can be incredibly hard. Knowing you are telling the truth and that you meet the criteria is not always enough. You need...
Month: April 2023
60-Day Rule for Medical Exam Dropped by USCIS
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new change that will benefit green card applicants. The 60-day rule for physician signatures on the immigration medical exam results form has been removed, which means applicants filing Form I-693 can...
Applicants Can Now Add Self-Identified Gender to Immigration Forms
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made an important policy update for immigrant visa applicants. They can now specify their own gender identity on forms, even if it does not match the gender identity shown on their supporting documents, without...
Biden Unveils Plans to Expand DACA Healthcare Coverage
In an announcement on Thursday, April 13, President Biden unveiled plans to expand subsidized healthcare coverage to include recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This program currently allows approximately 800,000 young individuals...
Margaret W. Wong: Please join me in giving a warm welcome to new members of your immigration team
I’m so excited to share with you our new immigration law firm colleagues. In January I introduced to you our three new attorneys, Robert Ratliff, Retanio Aj Rucker, and Renee Boyle. Today I present to you many of the new support staff who have joined our team....
Who can accompany you to the U.S. if you get a work visa?
Most people seek career opportunities that will help them reach their highest potential and enable them to support their loved ones. Therefore, securing a work visa to the U.S. may be one of the most exciting moments in your life. Amidst all the excitement, you may...
How many immigrants pass the test to become citizens?
For many people, becoming a permanent resident is an important goal. They view getting a green card as an achievable ambition and hope to live in the United States permanently, even if they think that attaining citizenship is not a realistic dream. Those who become...