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)…
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…
USCIS has recently implemented a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) that extends the auto-extension period for certain employment authorization documents from 180 days to 540 days. The 180-day auto-extension period specified in the regulations is often insufficient to address delays in EAD adjudication, leading to work authorization disruptions for many individuals, including vulnerable populations like refugees and Temporary Protected Status beneficiaries,…
