The San Francisco Asylum Office of USCIS is establishing another temporary site in Oakland, California. Started from May 15, asylum seekers falling under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Asylum Office might be notified to attend their interview at the Oakland location instead. Remzi Guvenc Kulen, Esq. Kulen Law Firm, P.C.
There have been reports regarding an updated address for filing replacement employment authorization card applications due to an error by USCIS. The address listed on the Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-765 page is causing delivery issues for both FedEx and UPS courier services. The updated address is USCIS, Lee’s Summit Production Facility, Attn: I-765 Replacement Cards, 7 Product Way,…
A nonimmigrant visa, placed in your passport, allows temporary travel to the United States. Typically, citizens of foreign countries must apply for and obtain a U.S. visa suitable for their travel purpose. A flyer for applicants to understand the process of obtaining a nonimmigrant visa, including completing the DS-160 online visa application and scheduling and attending a visa appointment. https://www.aila.org/aila-files/172340EF-A6BB-4784-A821-3D9FA7B646DA/Client-Flyer-Nonimmigrant-Visas.pdf…
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)…
