TPS Redesignated for Yemen
In good news for anyone in receipt of a Request for Evidence (RFE) or NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny) that was issued by USCIS, you may have more time to submit your response. Due to the pandemic, USCIS is allowing an extra 60 days of response time for any RFE or NOID received between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021.
The Department of Homeland Security has announced that TPS for Yemen will be redesignated through March 3, 2023. So far we do not have details, but we expect that re-registration should be allowed soon.
Need help in re-registering for TPS? Contact us today at theteam@huwelaw.com or 415-496-9040.
USCIS Extends Deadlines for Responding to RFEs, NOIDs
In good news for anyone in receipt of a Request for Evidence (RFE) or NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny) that was issued by USCIS, you may have more time to submit your response. Due to the pandemic, USCIS is allowing an extra 60 days of response time for any RFE or NOID received between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021.
In good news for anyone in receipt of a Request for Evidence (RFE) or NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny) that was issued by USCIS, you may have more time to submit your response. Due to the pandemic, USCIS is allowing an extra 60 days of response time for many RFEs and NOIDs received between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021.
Need assistance with your fiance visa, green card application, or employment visa? Contact us today at theteam@huwelaw.com or 415-548-7067. We are operating fully remotely and are here for you during this challenging time.
Biden Reverses Trump Policy of Green Card Denial Before RFE
In good news for adjustment of status ("green card") applicants, President Biden has announced the reversal of a Trump-era policy of rejecting incomplete applications without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) requesting more information or documentation.
What does this mean for me?
If you are applying for a green card and submit an incomplete application, you will have a chance to correct any omissions at a later time in the process. This is especially helpful for our clients who are unable to obtain a necessary document in time to submit it with their green card application.
Seeking assistance with your green card application? We may be able to help! Contact us today at theteam@huwelaw.com or 415-413-8760 for more information.
USCIS Suspends Biometrics Requirements For H, L and E Visa Spouses
Starting on May 17th, 2021, USCIS will suspend biometrics requirements for certain I-539 applicants, including H-4, L-2, and E-1, E-2, and E-3 visa applicants, for at least two years.
Starting on May 17th, 2021, USCIS will suspend biometrics requirements for certain I-539 applicants, including H-4, L-2, and E-1, E-2, and E-3 visa applicants, for at least two years.
What does this mean for me?
This is good news! If you are filing a new H-4, L-2, E-1, E-2, or E-3 visa application, or you have an application currently pending and you do not receive your biometrics notice by May 17th, then you should not be required to appear for a biometrics appointment while your case is being processed. That means that your application should be approved sooner.
Need assistance with an application for a visa or green card? Contact us today at theteam@huwelaw.com or 415-548-7067!
A Pathway to Citizenship for Dreamers?
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, is a means of getting employment authorization for many in your situation. However, it is not a pathway to permanent residency (a "green card") or US citizenship.
Are you an undocumented "Dreamer" who was brought into the US as a child?
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, is a means of getting employment authorization for many in your situation. However, it is not a pathway to permanent residency (a "green card") or US citizenship. Currently there is no such pathway, independent of potential sponsorship by an immediate relative. The Dream Act of 2021 is meant to change that.
Last Thursday, February 4th, Senators Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. introduced this bill in the US Senate. Similar legislation was first introduced in 2001. If passed into law, the bill would give some young, undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, assuming that they are able to pass certain background checks and are paying their taxes, a pathway to a green card and US citizenship.
It may be a while before we know whether the Dream Act of 2021 will become law. In the meantime, contact us at theteam@huwelaw.com or 415-496-9040 to see if you qualify for DACA or a green card through sponsorship by an immediate relative. We specialize in this area and would be happy to provide a free 15 minute consultation to see if we can help!
