In recent weeks, it has been monitoring issues regarding improper rejections of Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service, and related submissions. After gathering numerous examples, as it was brought to USCIS’s attention, seeking guidance on rectifying these erroneous rejections. Despite submitting the correct fee of $2,805 for premium processing of Forms I-129 and I-140, some forms have been mistakenly…
A flyer issued by AILA designed to assist applicants in understanding their obligations when signing an Affidavit of Support. By signing Form I-864, individuals are legally promising to provide financial support to the person they are sponsoring. This serves as a guarantee that the sponsored individual won’t need to rely on government assistance. https://www.aila.org/aila-files/9C71E40A-6FAA-4041-86D4-60E000672FF6/Client-Flyer-I-864.pdf Remzi Guvenc Kulen, Esq. Kulen Law Firm,…
USCIS has issued policy guidance regarding family-based immigrant visa petitions, outlining its procedures for correcting approval notice errors, handling requests for consular processing or adjustment, and routing approved petitions. This guidance is effective immediately and applies to petitions pending or filed on or after May 22, 2024. You can access the answers to these questions from the USCIS 20240522-Family-BasedImmigrantApprovals.pdf (aila.org)…
USCIS has announced plans to open international field offices in Doha, Qatar, and Ankara, Turkey. These offices aim to enhance refugee processing capacity, strengthen partnerships, and improve interagency cooperation. Turkey, being a crucial location and regional refugee processing center, hosts the headquarters office for the Resettlement Support Center for Turkey and the Middle East, as well as refugee coordinators from…
Visa Bulletin For May 2024 (state.gov), applicants in all family-sponsored preference categories must use the Dates for Filing chart and all employment-based preference categories must use the Final Action Dates chart. According to the May 2024 visa bulletin, the priority date for the Second preference (F2A) – spouses and children (unmarried and under 21 years of age) of lawful permanent…
The Department of State (DOS) has issued a final rule regarding the General Provisions of the Exchange Visitor Program. This rule applies to sponsors designated to conduct international educational and cultural exchange programs and allows for the use of digital signatures and electronic transmission for Form DS-2019. The rule will be effective from May 23, 2024. Previously, on March 28,…
