USCIS has updated its premium processing fees, effective February 26, 2024. Forms I-907 postmarked on or after this date with incorrect fees will be rejected. The adjustment increases certain premium processing fees from $1,500 to $1,685, $1,750 to $1,965, and $2,500 to $2,805. Remzi Guvenc Kulen Esq. Kulen Law Firm P.C.
The 180-day waiting time that must pass before asylum seekers can obtain work permits negatively impacts those looking for protection, their communities, and the nation’s economy as a whole. A bipartisan bill in the House called the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act would do away with the 180-day waiting period. Remzi Guvenc Kulen Esq. Kulen Law Firm P.C.
A medical examination and vaccination record completed by a designated physician, Form I-693, is required if you are applying for a green card in the United States. This document certifies your eligibility to enter the US for medical reasons. Applicants were given a simple pamphlet explaining the fundamentals of the Form I-693, report of medical examination and vaccination record. Remzi…
Final rule modifying the fee schedule for the USCIS. On 4/1/24, the final rule will go into force. The fees set out by this final rule must be included with every benefit request that is postmarked on or after 4/1/24. For instance, the majority of applicants will pay less for naturalization overall because to the new fee rule. In the…
USCIS determined that for February 2024, applicants in all family-sponsored preference categories and all employment-based preference categories must use the Dates for Filing chart. According to the February 2024 visa bulletin, the priority date for the Second preference (F2A) – spouses and children (unmarried and under 21 years of age) of lawful permanent residents is September 1, 2023. Dates For…
The Department of State provided an update, revealing that they granted more nonimmigrant visas (NIVs) globally in 2023 than in any year since 2015. They also indicated their commitment to minimizing wait times for in-person interviews, especially for visitor visa applicants in countries experiencing unprecedented demand. The Department of State aims to achieve a wait time of under 90 days…
