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How to Get a New Green Card If Lost or Stolen Abroad I-131A

11/18/2022

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Q: What can I do to get a new green card instead of the one lost or stolen abroad? How can I return to the United States if my green card was lost or stolen while traveling abroad?

A: This is a very stressful situation! You will need to pay the fee and apply for a document allowing you to return to the United States at the nearest US embassy.

The application form is I-131A has to be submitted in person at the U.S. embassy abroad. The government filing fee is U$575, payable online to USCIS prior to submitting the application. The application fee is non-refundable.  

If approved, the U.S. embassy will issue you a boarding foil, allowing you to board the flight back to the United States, and the USCIS will issue you a new green card once in the United States.

Anyone can pay the I-131A filing fee from anywhere in the world. Whoever pays the fee must use a credit or debit card or U.S. bank account.

The current filing fee is $575.00
You must submit your filing fee before going to a U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate to file your Form I-131A. You must bring evidence of payment with you when you appear in person at your nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate to file Form I-131A.

Refund PolicyUSCIS does not refund fees, regardless of any action we take on your application, petition or request, or how long USCIS takes to reach a decision.

Information You May Need to Pay the Fee Online:
To pay the fee, you will need the correct first and last names, date of birth, and A-Number as they appear on the lawful permanent resident's (LPR's) Green Card or Reentry Permit.

​You will need to use the most current edition of the Form I-131A (currently 11/2022), which can be downloaded here.

Briefly in Russian:

Что делать если вы потеряли или у вас украли грин карту во время поездки за пределами США, и вы не можете вернуться в США из-за отсутствия грин карты?

Форма заявления USCIS Form I-131A подается лично в посольстве, оплата госпошлины US$575 производится заранее ондайн через портал USCIS в американских долларах со счета в США. Любой другой человек может оплатить эту госпошлину за вас. Вам нужно иметь на руках подтверждение оплаты госпошлины онлайн. Эта процедура возможна только для тех, кто не провел более года за пределами США. В некоторых случаях - менее двух дет за пределами США. В случае отказа, госпошлины не возвращаются. В случае положительного решения, посольство выдаст документ, разрешающую авиалиниям посадить вас на рейс в США.


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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Nonimmigrants Visitors to USA

11/15/2022

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In October 2021, new travel rules were announced. The rules required proof of COVID-19 vaccination and applied to all nonimmigrant travelers to the USA and were supposed to expire on November 8, 2022. However, they were renewed again.

Overview
  • All nonimmigrant foreign nationals are required to present proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to boarding a flight to the United States from a foreign country
  • Applies only to nonimmigrant foreign nationals entering the United States.
  • Nonimmigrant means someone who is NOT a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to the United States on an immigrant visa
  • This latest requirement is an extension of a previous requirement which was set to expire on November 8, 2022
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended the requirement for all nonimmigrant foreign nationals to present proof of being fully vaccinated prior to entering the United States. Below, we have defined “fully vaccinated” along with the documentation required to establish proof as well as exceptions to this requirement.

Definition of Fully-Vaccinated
This becomes effective November 9, 2022, and continues the requirement for all nonimmigrant foreign nationals to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to boarding a flight to the United States. The definition of a Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 includes:
  • two weeks (14 days) since a person received one dose of an accepted single-dose-series COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Janssen/J&J); OR
  • two weeks (14 days) since a person’s second dose in a two-dose series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine; OR
  • two weeks (14 days) since a person received the full series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine (not placebo) in a clinical trial; OR
  • two weeks (14 days) since the person received two doses of any “mix-and-match” combination of accepted COVID-19 vaccines administered at least 17 days apart
  • NOTE: A full 14 days must have passed since the day the COVID-19 vaccine series was completed. For example, if the vaccine series was completed on the first day of the month, the person is considered fully vaccinated on the 15th of that month.
Several types of documentation are acceptable for proof of COVID-19 vaccination, including verifiable (digital or paper), non-verifiable paper records, and non-verifiable digital records.
  • A verifiable vaccination record, also known as a verifiable vaccination credential, may be paper or digital and typically includes a QR code (Quick Response code) that links to information confirming the credential was generated from an immunization record in an official database and is protected from tampering. When available, verifiable records are preferred as they indicate that the verifiable credential was generated from an immunization record in an official database and that the credential is valid and legitimate.
  • A non-verifiable vaccination record is an official record of vaccination that is not digitally linked to an official database with official immunization records and is protected from tampering.
  • All forms of proof of COVID-19 vaccination must have personal identifiers (full name plus at least one other identifier such as date of birth or passport number) that match the personal identifiers on the passenger’s passport or other travel documents.
  • Airlines and aircraft operators must determine when the translation of documentation of vaccination is necessary for review.
Exceptions (for nonimmigrants)
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The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has established certain exceptions to this requirement, including:
  • Persons on diplomatic or official foreign government travel
  • Children under 18 years of age
  • Participants in certain COVID-19 vaccine trials
  • Persons with medical contraindications to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine
  • Persons issued a humanitarian or emergency exception
  • Persons with valid nonimmigrant visas (excluding B-1 [business] or B-2 [tourism] visas) who are citizens of a country with limited COVID-19 vaccine availability (Table 4)
  • Members of the U.S. Armed Forces or their spouses or children (under 18 years of age)
  • Sea crew members traveling pursuant to a C-1 and D nonimmigrant visa
  • Persons whose entry would be in the U.S. national interest, as determined by the Secretary of State, Secretary of Transportation, or Secretary of Homeland Security (or their designees)
A complete list of required documentation for excepted travelers can be found on the CDC website.

CDC and USCIS Covid-19 vaccination requirements for IMMIGRANTS were updated in July 2022:

"Effective July 25, 2022, the lower age limit for the COVID-19 vaccine requirement is 6 months of age. Any applicant 6 months through 4 years of age who presents for a medical examination on or after this date will be subject to this requirement... This is in addition to older applicants who are already subject to these requirements."

For more, visit the CDC website.

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Global Visa Appointment Wait Times

11/10/2022

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The estimated wait time to receive an interview appointment at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate can change weekly. These are estimates only and do not guarantee the availability of an appointment.

Note: Embassies and Consulates may have a separate process for visa cases where the in-person interview requirement is waived.  In general wait times for those cases are shorter, but they are not reflected in the table below.  Please check the individual Embassy or Consulate website to determine if your case is eligible for a waiver of the in-person interview. 

​Here is the global visa wait times link.

На официальном вебсайте Госдеп США еженедельно публикует список сроков ожидания интервью на не-иммиграционные визы в посольствах и конслуьствах США по всему миру.

Этот список полезен для выбора посольства, куда лучше подать заявление на туристическую или студенческую визу, т.к. сроки ожиданяи интервью очень различаются по разным посольствам.

Информация обновляется каждую неделю: 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/global-visa-wait-times.html


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COVID-19 Flexibilities USCIS 60 Days Extension To January 24 2023

10/26/2022

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through Jan. 24, 2023, to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors. Under these flexibilities, USCIS considers a response received within 60 calendar days after the due date set forth in the following requests or notices before taking any action, if the request or notice was issued between March 1, 2020, and Jan. 24, 2023, inclusive:
  • Requests for Evidence;
  • Continuations to Request Evidence (N-14);
  • Notices of Intent to Deny;
  • Notices of Intent to Revoke;
  • Notices of Intent to Rescind;
  • Notices of Intent to Terminate regional centers;
  • Notices of Intent to Withdraw Temporary Protected Status; and
  • Motions to Reopen an N-400 Pursuant to 8 CFR 335.5, Receipt of Derogatory Information After Grant.
In addition, USCIS will consider a Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion, or a Form N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings (Under Section 336 of the INA), if:
  • The form was filed up to 90 calendar days from the issuance of a decision we made; and
  • We made that decision between Nov. 1, 2021, and Jan. 24, 2023, inclusive.
As a reminder, the reproduced signature flexibility announced in March 2020 became permanent policy on July 25, 2022.

Please visit uscis.gov/coronavirus for USCIS updates.

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USCIS еще раз предоставляет отсрочку на 60 дней для ответа на запросы от USCIS и подачу некоторых аппеляций. Срок действия очередной отсрочки продлен до 24 января 2023.

Ответ на запрос от USCIS будут считаться полученным вовремя, если ответ получен не позднее 60 дней с момента истечения срока для ответа (например, срок для ответа 30 дней, значит у вас есть 90 дней).
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How to Expedite a Work Permit EAD If You Are a Healthcare or Childcare Worker

10/20/2022

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USCIS Guidance on Expedited EADs for Healthcare and Childcare WorkersIf you are a healthcare worker or a childcare worker who has a valid immigration status and has an initial Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765), that has been pending for over 90 days, you can request expedited processing. USCIS had previously announced this flexibility for qualifying healthcare and childcare workers with a pending employment authorization document (EAD) renewal application, whose EAD is expiring within 30 days or has already expired. We are now extending this flexibility to include initial EAD applications that have been pending for over 90 days for healthcare and childcare workers.
Do You Qualify?
To determine whether you are a qualifying healthcare worker, see this DHS advisory memorandum (“Healthcare / Public Health” section, pages 7-9) (PDF). To determine whether you are a qualifying childcare worker, see the U.S. Department of Labor’s  Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code 39-9011, which includes workers who “attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions” and “perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.” (Note that this definition does not include preschool teachers or teaching assistants.)
Next Steps
Call the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833) to request expedited processing of your EAD application based on your circumstance as a healthcare worker or a childcare worker with an EAD application that meets the above criteria.
If you are requesting expedited processing of your EAD application and you have a pending or approved case based on T or U nonimmigrant status, follow the case inquiry process outlined at Victims of Human Trafficking and Other Crimes. If you are requesting expedited processing of your EAD application and have a pending or approved VAWA I-360 or I-485, follow the case inquires processes at Abused Spouses, Children and Parents.
Additional information
Be prepared to provide evidence of your profession or current or immediate prospective employment as a healthcare worker or a childcare worker (such as an Employment Verification Letter, recent earnings statement, or pay stubs) and current valid immigration status. If the evidence you provide is not sufficient, we may not accommodate your request for expedited processing of your Form I-765. For more information on expedite requests, please see our webpage on How to Make an Expedite Request. 
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CBP Eliminated Entry Stamps in Passport: Only I-94 Form Records Admission

10/20/2022

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”)or CBP announced the elimination of admission or entry stamps in the passports of foreign nationals arriving in the U.S. This measure is already in effect for some airports, in other airports CBP is still issuing entry stamps. 

A passport entry stamp is an inked impression CBP makes in the foreign national’s passport at the port of entry upon the foreign national’s admission to the U.S. The stamp contains the location of entry point, the date of entry, the class of entry (B-2, H-1B, F-1, etc.), and the duration the foreign national is permitted to stay. In that regard, the passport entry stamp was a useful reference reflecting the tracking of a foreign national’s travel history and immigration status. The same information contained on the passport entry stamp is also reflected on a foreign national’s official admission record, the Form I-94. However, there are often discrepancies between the stamp in the passport and the Form I-94. The Form I-94 is not issued to the foreign national upon entrance, but is instead maintained and available online: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home

CBP is eliminating the passport entry stamp to streamline the entry process. Foreign nationals will now only have the Form I-94 to reference as proof of their lawful immigration status. 

It is advisable to access and review the Form I-94 soon after entry to the United States, so that needed corrections can be actioned in a timely manner.


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Process for Venezuelans - Humanitarian Parole for 2 years.

10/18/2022

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On Oct. 12, 2022, the United States announced a new process that allows Venezuelan nationals and their immediate family members to come to the United States. This provides a safe and orderly way for nationals of Venezuela who are outside the United States and lack U.S. entry documents to be considered, on a case-by-case basis, for advance authorization to travel and a temporary period of parole for up to 2 years for urgent humanitarian reasons and significant public benefit.

To participate in this process, Venezuelan nationals must:
Have a supporter in the United States;
Undergo and clear robust security vetting;
Meet other eligibility criteria; and
Warrant a favorable exercise of discretion
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Individuals participating in the process must have a supporter in the United States who agrees to provide them with financial support for the duration of their parole in the United States.

The first step in the process is for the U.S.-based supporter to file a Form I-134, Declaration of Financial Support, with USCIS for each Venezuelan national or immediate family member they seek to support, including minor children. The U.S. government will then vet the supporter to ensure that they are able to financially support the Venezuelan nationals they are agreeing to support.

Once in the USA, a Venezuelan national can apply for a Work Permit and a SSN.

Eligibility:
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Supporter:
Examples of individuals who meet the supporter requirement include:
  • U.S. citizens and nationals;
  • Lawful permanent residents, lawful temporary residents, and conditional permanent residents;
  • Nonimmigrants in lawful status (who maintain their nonimmigrant status and have not violated any of the terms or conditions of their nonimmigrant status);
  • Asylees, refugees, and parolees;
  • Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders; and
  • Beneficiaries of deferred action (including deferred action for childhood arrivals) or DED.

Venezuela national:
A Venezuelan national (or their immediate family member) who is outside the United States and who may be considered for parole under this process.
Immediate family members in this process include:
  • The spouse or common-law partner of a national of Venezuela; and
  • Their unmarried child(ren) under the age of 21. NOTE: If a child is under 18, they must be traveling with a parent or legal guardian in order to use this process.


https://www.uscis.gov/venezuela

To schedule a consultation, please email or use our webform to schedule.



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EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Green Card 2022 Changes

10/15/2022

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There were a number of serious changed made in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program in 2022 because of the enactment of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA).

The EB-5 immigrant investor program was created in 1990, it provides a path to permanent residence (a “green card”). Investors can apply for EB-5 by investing through Regional Centers designated by USCIS.
Enacted on March 15, 2022, the RIA reauthorized the expired Regional Center program through September 2027 and made substantial changes to the EB-5 Program. One key change was to the investment amounts. The usual minimum investment is now US$1,050,000. An investment in a qualified Targeted Employment Area, however, requires a minimum investment of US$800,000.

Prior to the RIA, adjustment of status applications for EB-5 investors could not be concurrently filed with the EB-5 petition. Average processing time is up to five years, EB-5 investors had a long wait before continuing to the next step of the permanent residence process. The RIA permits EB-5 investors to file adjustment of status applications concurrently with the EB-5 petition if an immigrant visa is available in the EB-5 quota. This enables EB-5 investors to remain lawfully present in the United States while pursuing permanent residence.
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The RIA requires much greater transparency for the EB-5 process. Under the RIA, EB-5 promoters must register with USCIS before beginning promotional activities.

The EB-5 petition must provide written disclosure of all fees, ongoing interest, and compensation paid to agents, finders, or broker dealers. Although submitting a copy of the written agreement is not a requirement for the EB-5 petition, the written agreement must be made available for review if requested by USCIS.
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New Program for Venezuela and TPS Extension

10/12/2022

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(1) New program similar to Uniting for Ukraine was announced today for Venezuela.

​Details to follow soon at. https://www.uscis.gov/venezuela

The Biden administration agreed to accept up to 24,000 Venezuelan migrants at U.S. airports, similar to how Ukrainians have been admitted since Russia’s invasion, while Mexico has agreed to take back Venezuelans who come to the U.S. illegally over land, the U.S. and Mexico said Wednesday.

To be eligible, Venezuelans must:

have a supporter in the United States who will provide financial and other support;
pass rigorous biometric and biographic national security and public safety screening and vetting; and
complete vaccinations and other public health requirements.

*** Venezuelans are ineligible if they:

have been ordered removed from the United States in the previous five years;
have crossed without authorization between ports of entry after the date of announcement;
have irregularly entered Mexico or Panama after the date of announcement, or are a permanent resident or dual national of any country other than Venezuela, or currently hold refugee status in any country; or
have not completed vaccinations and other public health requirements.

Venezuelans approved via this process will be authorized on a case-by-case basis to travel to the United States by air directly to an interior port of entry, thus relieving pressure at the border. Once in the United States, they will be eligible to apply for work authorization.


(2)  DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status TPS for Venezuela Until March 10, 2024.

Release Date: July 11, 2022
WASHINGTON--Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas is extending the designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. 

The 18-month extension of TPS for Venezuela will be effective from September 10, 2022, through March 10, 2024. Only beneficiaries under Venezuela’s existing designation, and who were already residing in the United States as of March 8, 2021, are eligible to re-register for TPS under this extension. Venezuelans who arrived in the United States after March 8, 2021, are not eligible for TPS. Approximately 343,000 individuals are estimated to be eligible for TPS under the existing designation of Venezuela. 
The forthcoming Federal Register notice will provide instructions for re-registering for TPS and applying for the renewal of an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Venezuelans who are currently eligible for TPS under the existing designation but may have not yet applied with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) should file their applications prior to the September 9, 2022, application deadline, including those Venezuelans who are covered under the January 2021 grant of Deferred Enforced Departure (DED). Venezuela’s DED is set to expire July 20, 2022. 

​Read more here.
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Two Year Extension of a Green Card When applying for Renewal

9/28/2022

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Effective September 26, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is automatically extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 24 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.
Lawful permanent residents who properly file Form I-90 to renew an expiring or expired Green Card may receive this extension. Form I-90 receipt notices had previously provided a 12-month extension of the validity of a Green Card.
USCIS has updated the language on Form I-90 receipt notices to extend the validity of a Green Card for 24 months for individuals with a newly filed Form I-90. On Sept. 26, USCIS began printing amended receipt notices for individuals with a pending Form I-90.
These receipt notices can be presented with an expired Green Card as evidence of continued status. This extension is expected to help applicants who experience longer processing times, because they will receive proof of lawful permanent resident status as they await their renewed Green Card.
If you no longer have your Green Card and you need evidence of your lawful permanent resident status while waiting to receive your replacement Green Card, you may request an appointment at a USCIS Field Office by contacting the USCIS Contact Center, and USCIS may issue you an Alien Documentation, Identification, and Telecommunications (ADIT) stamp after you properly file Form I-90.
For more information, visit Replace Your Green Card page.
If your mailing address changes while your case is pending, please update it through your USCIS Online Account, if you have one.

Briefly in Russian:

Если ваша грин карта истекла или скоро истекает, вы можете подать форму I-90. Правильная подача этой формы поможет вам получить продление вашей грин карты на два года. Если же ваша грин карта была потеряна или украдена, но у вас есть ваш паспорт, вы можете получит штамп о продлении и статусе резидента в вашем паспорте.


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DV 2024 Green Card Lottery Registration Period is from October 5 to November 8, 2022

9/26/2022

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DV-2024 Program: Online Registration DV-2024 Program: The online registration period for the DV-2024 Program begins on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 12:00 noon EST, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4) and concludes on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at 12:00 noon EST, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5). 

Please NOTE: Submission of more than one entry for a person will disqualify all entries for that person.

DV-2024 Program Instructions
The English version of the DV-2024 Program Instructions in PDF format is the only official version.  Unofficial translations in additional languages will be added as they become available. 

Diversity Visa Program Information

See the Diversity Visa Program webpage for information about:
  • Important fraud warning
  • DV qualifying occupations
You can download and read the DV-2024 instructions in English here.

​Unofficial translations to other languages will be published here as soon as available.

The ONLY official website where you can submit your entry into the DV-2024 lottery is the U.S. Department of state website https://dvprogram.state.gov/

Please beware of fraudulent website pretending to be official government websites.

​The entry is FREE.

Briefly in Russian

С 5 октября по 8 ноября 2022 открыт период подачи заявок на лотерею Грин Карт на 2024 год. Подача заявки бесплатна. Только одна заявка на человека. Сохраните свой КОД. Без кода вы не сможете проверить статус вашей заявки в следующем году.

Подача заявок осуществляется онлайн на одном единственном официальном вебсайте Госдепа США тут https://dvprogram.state.gov/

Инструкции на английском тут . Их скоро должны перевести и опубликовать на других языках также.

Если вам нужна помощь или совет, пожалуйста обращайтесь по электронной почте.

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I693 Medical Exam 60 Day Signature Rule Waiver Extended to March 31, 2023

9/20/2022

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UPDATE 09-29-2022:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending a temporary waiver of the requirement that civil surgeons must sign Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, no more than 60 days before an individual applies for the underlying immigration benefit (including Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status).

The waiver was originally effective until Sept. 30, 2022, but was extended it to March 31, 2023, to ease processing delays and associated difficulties in timely completing the immigration medical examination.

This waiver applies to all Forms I-693 associated with applications for underlying immigration benefits that have not been adjudicated, regardless of when the application was submitted to USCIS or when a civil surgeon signed the Form I-693.
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This waiver will help applicants who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and related processing delays, which have sometimes delayed immigration medical examinations. It also will help many applicants, including Afghan nationals evacuated under Operation Allies Welcome, who completed immigration medical examinations but could not apply for adjustment of status within 60 days of a civil surgeon signing their Form I-693.
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A reminder that a temporarily waiver of a 60-day signature rule for a medical exam, form I-693, ends on September 30, 2022.

It applies to those who are preparing to file the form I-485, Application for Adjustment of Status, and needs a medical examination, form I-693.

USCIS Temporarily Waiving 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is temporarily waiving the requirement that the civil surgeon sign Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, no more than 60 days before an applicant files an application for the underlying immigration benefit (including Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), until Sept. 30, 2022.  
This temporary waiver will help applicants who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and related processing delays, which have sometimes caused delays in completing the immigration medical examination. Temporarily allowing applicants to submit their underlying application for an immigration benefit with a completed Form I-693, even if the civil surgeon signed more than 60 days prior, will allow individuals to complete the application process without the need to undergo another immigration medical examination if Form I-693 is otherwise valid.  
Read more here: 

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Public Charge Rule Another Change by USCIS.

9/9/2022

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Public Charge Rule Another Change by USCIS.
 
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a final rule on the public charge ground of inadmissibility that will help reduce fear and confusion among immigrants and U.S. citizens and ensure fair and consistent adjudications for those seeking admission at ports of entry or adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident inside the United States.

Background

Since March 9, 2021, DHS has been applying the public charge ground of inadmissibility consistent with the 1999 Interim Field Guidance, the policy that was in place for two decades before the 2019 public charge final rule was implemented. DHS removed references to the 2019 public charge final rule from the Code of Federal Regulations on March 9, 2021, after a federal court order vacating the rule went into effect.

Final Rule Overview
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Under the rule, which is effective 105 days after it is published in the Federal Register, a noncitizen would be considered likely at any time to become a public charge if DHS determines that they are likely at any time to become primarily dependent on the government for subsistence. This determination will be based on:
  • The noncitizen’s “age; health; family status; assets, resources, and financial status; and education and skills,” as required by the INA;
  • The noncitizen’s filing of Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA, submitted on a noncitizen’s behalf when one is required; and
  • The noncitizen’s prior or current receipt of Supplemental Security Income (SSI); cash assistance for income maintenance under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); State, Tribal, territorial, or local cash benefit programs for income maintenance (often called “General Assistance”); or long-term institutionalization at government expense.
Most noncitizens who are eligible for public benefits are not subject to the public charge ground of inadmissibility. 

The final rule would generally not affect noncitizens who have already become lawful permanent residents, as they are generally not subject to public charge inadmissibility determinations. 
Some categories of noncitizens are exempt from the public charge ground of inadmissibility, including refugees, asylees, noncitizens applying for or re-registering for Temporary Protected Status, TPS, special immigration juveniles, T and U nonimmigrants, and self-petitioners under the Violence Against Women Act, VAWA. The rule includes a list of the categories exempted by Congress from the public charge ground of inadmissibility.

Additional Information

DHS will develop a Policy Manual update to help USCIS officers apply this regulation fairly and consistently and to better inform the public about how the rule will be implemented. DHS will also conduct public outreach and engagements to minimize the risk of confusion or chilling effects among both noncitizens and U.S. citizens.

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Applying for U.S. Citizenship After 3 Years After I-751 Waiver Approved Based on Abuse VAWA

8/10/2022

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Question: 
I filed an I-751 application by myself without my abusive US citizen husband's help or signature. My I-751 petition to remove conditions from residency was recently granted on the basis of abuse and extreme cruelty by U.S. citizen spouse. I received my 10-year green card card.  I have been an permanent resident for more than 3 years. 

Can I apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalization after just 3 years, instead of waiting for additional two years?  

Могу ли я подать заявление на американское гражданство через 3 года после первой грин карты, если моя постоянная 10-летняя грин карта была недавно утверждена на основании моей петиции, которую я подала без участия мужа на основании домашнего насилия? Я была резидентом более 3-х лет и не хотелf бы ждать еще два года.


Answer:
Yes, you can! If you filed your I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions from Residency by yourself as a waiver based on abuse and extreme cruelty, it was the only basis for a waiver, and your application was approved. It means that you can submit your N-400 Application for Naturalization after three years instead of five years.

I recommend that you consult an attorney to review your I-751 petition and naturalization eligibility to make sure that you are eligible.

Да, вы можете подать на гражданство после 3-х лет ЕСЛИ ваша петиция I-751 была подана и утверждена на основании только одного основания "домашнее насилие со стороны мужа-американца".

Перед тем как подавать на гражданство через 3 (а не 5 лет), проконсультируйтесь с адвоктом, чтобы убедиться, что вы соответствуете требованиям закона.

Сам закон внизу из Руководства офицеров иммиграционной службы США.


What the law says:

INA sec 319(a) and USCIS Policy Manual Chapter 3 - Spouses of U.S. Citizens Residing in the United States
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F. Eligibility for Persons Subjected to Battery or Extreme Cruelty1. General Eligibility for Persons Subjected to Battery or Extreme CrueltyOn October 28, 2000, Congress expanded the provision regarding naturalization based on marriage to a U.S. citizen for persons who reside in the United States. The amendments added that any person who obtained LPR status as the spouse, former spouse, or intended spouse[13] of a U.S. citizen who subjected him or her to battery or extreme cruelty may naturalize under this provision.[14]
Specifically, the person must have obtained LPR status based on:
  • An approved Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant (Form I-360) as the self-petitioning spouse of an abusive U.S. citizen;
  • An approved Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant (Form I-360) as the self-petitioning spouse of an abusive LPR, if the abusive spouse naturalizes after the petition has been approved;[15] or
  • Special rule cancellation of removal for battered spouses and children in cases where the applicant was the spouse, or intended spouse of a U.S. citizen, who subjected him or her to battery or extreme cruelty.[16]
A person is also eligible for naturalization under the spousal naturalization provisions if he or she had the conditions on his or her residence removed based on:
  • An approved battery or extreme cruelty waiver of the joint filing requirement for Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (Form I-751), for a conditional permanent resident, if the marriage was entered into in good faith and the spouse was subjected to battery or extreme cruelty by the petitioning citizen or LPR spouse.[17]
2. Exception to Marital Union and U.S. Citizenship Requirements for SpousesA person subjected to battery or extreme cruelty by his or her U.S. citizen spouse is exempt from the following naturalization requirements:[18]
  • Married to the U.S. citizen spouse at the time of filing the naturalization application;
  • Living in marital union with the citizen spouse for at least 3 years at the time of filing the naturalization application; and
  • Applicant’s spouse has U.S. citizenship from the time of filing until the time the applicant takes the Oath of Allegiance.[19]
The spouse must meet all other eligibility requirements for naturalization.[20]

2005 USCIS Memorandum is here.

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Uniting for Ukraine New COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

8/10/2022

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has updated the COVID-19 vaccination requirements for beneficiaries paroled into the United States under Uniting for Ukraine. Effective immediately, all beneficiaries aged 6 months and older must have an attestation submitted attesting that they received COVID-19 vaccinations both before traveling to the United States and after arrival in the United States, unless they are eligible for an exception. Previously, beneficiaries younger than 5 years old qualified for an exception to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement because the vaccine was not approved or licensed for use in that age group.

Before Traveling to the United States

To receive travel authorization under Uniting for Ukraine, all beneficiaries aged 6 months and older must have an attestation submitted attesting that they received at least 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine approved or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration or a COVID-19 vaccine listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization, unless they are eligible for an exception.

After Arrival in the United States

After being paroled into the United States, all beneficiaries aged 6 months and older must have an attestation submitted attesting that they completed or will complete their COVID-19 vaccination series (in other words, they will be fully vaccinated) within 90 days of arrival or within 90 days of reaching the eligible age for vaccination according to the current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, unless they are eligible for an exception.

The attestation is a condition of parole and must be completed in the beneficiary’s USCIS online account. See our Uniting for Ukraine Vaccine Attestation webpage for more information. Beneficiaries are responsible for arranging their vaccinations.

The U.S. received more than 100,000 Ukrainians in roughly five months following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, fulfilling President Biden's pledge of providing a temporary safe haven to those displaced.
Approximately 47,000 Ukrainians have come to the U.S. on temporary or immigrant visas; nearly 30,000 Ukrainians arrived under a private sponsorship program; more than 22,000 Ukrainians were admitted along the U.S.-Mexico border; and 500 Ukrainians entered the country through the traditional refugee system, the data show. 

Briefly in Russian: 

С сегодняшнего дня, все приехавшие с Украины по программе Uniting for Ukraine обязаны иметь вакцинацию от Ковида-19 начиная с 6-месячного возраста.

Разрешено иметь хотя бы одну прививку ДО приезда в США. 

От всех приехавших по этой программе требуется в течение 90 дней ПОСЛЕ приезда или достижения 6-месячного возраста получить вторую првивку.

Недавно было объявлено, что США уже приняли более 100 тысяч беженцев с Украины, как было обещано. Пока не известно, как долго эта программа будет открыта.

​Read here and here.

UNITING FOR UKRAINE ATTESTATION:

The information here is a preview of the required vaccine attestations in your account.
Pre-travel attestations:
 Measles Vaccine (Select one):
  • I have received at least one dose of measles vaccine.
  • I am not vaccinated against measles but qualify for an exception to this requirement because I am younger than 12 months old or was born prior to 1957.
  • I am not vaccinated against measles, but qualify for an exception to this requirement because I:
    • Have a history of a severe (anaphylactic) reaction to a previous dose or to any component of the vaccine (such as gelatin or neomycin);
    • Am pregnant;
    • Had a recent blood transfusion or other blood products;
    • Have a known severe immunodeficiency; or
    • Have a family member (parent, brother, or sister) with a history of hereditary or congenital immune system problem.
Polio Vaccine (Select one):
  • I have received at least one dose of polio vaccine.
  • I am not vaccinated against polio but qualify for an exception to this requirement because I am younger than 6 weeks old.
  • I am not vaccinated against polio but qualify for an exception to this requirement because I have a history of a severe (anaphylactic) reaction to a previous dose or to any component of the vaccine.
  • I am not vaccinated against polio because the vaccine is not approved or licensed for use in my age group, but I will get vaccinated within 14 days of arrival in the US.
COVID-19 Vaccine (Select one):
  • I have received at least one dose of a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine or a COVID-19 vaccine with World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (WHO EUL). If not fully vaccinated, I will complete a recommended COVID-19 vaccine series within 90 days after arrival. If the COVID-19 vaccine I received cannot be determined or is not available in the United States, I will receive at least one dose of an FDA approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine according to the guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html
  • I have not received at least one dose of an US Food and Drug administration (FDA) approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine or a COVID-19 vaccine with World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (WHO EUL) but qualify for an exception to this requirement because I am too young. I will start a COVID-19 vaccine series within 90 days of arrival to the United States or reaching the eligible age, whichever is later, and will complete my recommended primary vaccine series in accordance with current CDC guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html
  • I am older than 6 months of age, but I am not vaccinated against COVID-19 because the vaccine is not approved or licensed for use in my age group where I have been residing. I will start a COVID-19 vaccine series within 90 days of arrival to the United States and will complete my recommended primary vaccine series in accordance with current CDC guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html
  • I have not received at least one dose of an US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine or a COVID-19 vaccine with World Health Organization Emergency Use List (WHO EUL) but qualify for an exception to this requirement because I have a history of a known medical contraindication to the COVID-19 vaccine. Contraindications are listed at: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html#contraindications
Attestation required within 90 days after U.S. arrival:
Tuberculosis Screening (Select one):
  • My test result is negative. I have undergone tuberculosis screening starting with an IGRA (interferon-gamma release assay) blood test, and my result is negative. I have and will retain my IGRA test result documentation.
  • My test result is indeterminate. I have undergone tuberculosis screening starting with an IGRA (interferon-gamma release assay) blood test and my results are indeterminate. An indeterminate IGRA result means additional testing is needed because I may have a tuberculosis infection which has not yet resulted in a positive IGRA test. I will follow up with a state or local public health office or doctor’s office and will complete any additional recommended testing to include further IGRA blood testing, chest x-ray, or other testing and treatment. I have and will retain my IGRA test result documentation.
  • My test result is positive. I have undergone tuberculosis screening starting with an IGRA (interferon-gamma release assay) blood test and this screening was positive for tuberculosis. I understand that prior Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccination does not cause a positive IGRA result, thus a positive IGRA test must be taken seriously. I will receive a chest x-ray, and if abnormal, or other signs or symptoms of active tuberculosis disease are present, I will comply with isolation and treatment measures as determined by a state or local public health office or doctor’s office. I have and will retain my IGRA test result documentation as well as documentation that I followed up for additional testing and treatment.
  • I have not undergone tuberculosis screening but qualify for an exception to this requirement because I am younger than 2 years old.
Select if Applicable:
  • I did not receive a polio vaccine prior to arriving in the United States because it was not approved or licensed for my age group, but I have now been vaccinated against polio.
  • I did not receive a COVID-19 vaccination prior to arrival in the United States because it was not approved or licensed for my age group or was only partially vaccinated prior to arriving in the United States. I have completed or will complete my COVID-19 primary series to become fully vaccinated within 90 days of arrival or within 90 days of reaching the eligible age for vaccination according to the current guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html
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USCIS Will Indefinitely Accept Scanned Signatures on Immigration Forms and Documents

8/8/2022

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On July 25, USCIS announced that it would indefinitely allow documents to be submitted with an electronically reproduced original signature. This means that a document may be printed out, signed by hang and scanned, faxed, photocopied, or similarly reproduced, provided that the copy must be of an original document containing an original handwritten signature.

"In an effort to take the lessons learned from our pandemic posture, USCIS has been evaluating which flexibilities can and should be extended permanently. As a result of this evaluation, the reproduced signature flexibility announced in March, 2020, will become permanent policy on July 25, 2022."

Individuals or entities who submit documents with an electronically reproduced original signature must retain the original “wet signature” documents, as the agency may, at any time, request an original document. Failure to provide this document may negatively impact case adjudication.

USCIS does not accept electronically signed documents that are signed through DocuSign or similar applications that affix an electronic signature.

25 июля 2022 USCIS опубликовал сообщение о том какие именно электронные подписи на документах они принимают, и какие не принимают.

Документ должен быть подписан от руки, отсканирован и предоставлен как копия оригинала подписи. Электронные подписи не принимаются по прежнему.

Тут более подробно и тут. Here is more information. Also, here. 
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Denials of Green Card and Citizenship N-400 for Using Marijuana or Work Related to Marijuana

8/8/2022

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Using marijuana for any reason, even without a conviction, can result in denial of your green card application, either through adjustment of status in the United States (I-485) or through consular processing abroad.

Using marijuana can result in being considered inadmissible - could be under both health related and criminal related grounds

In recent years, USCIS denied applications for naturalization or citizenship (N-400) to applicants who were using marijuana or even worked in marijuana-related industry, for example, in the states where marijuana was legalized. Currently, work related to marijuana is interpreted by USCIS very broadly, to include anything from growing, distribution to providing IT services.

Colorado officials are warning legal immigrants that working in the state’s marijuana industry could jeopardize their legal status, after two people said they were denied U.S. citizenship because of their jobs.

Although 10 states broadly allow its use and sale, federal law still bans marijuana and immigration authorities say they are bound to follow that prohibition when reviewing citizenship applications.

The use and sale of marijuana for adults is broadly permitted in 10 states. More than 30 states allow a variety of marijuana-based products for medical purposes.

Lawyers have warned immigrants of the risk that using state-permitted marijuana could do to their legal status for years and are expanding that message to include employment by marijuana businesses. 

Please note that in 2019 USCIS issued a bulletin (pdf) clarifying that marijuana use is a disqualifying factor in citizenship applications, regardless of whether it’s legal in your state.

Policy Highlights  Clarifies that violation of federal controlled substance law, including for marijuana, established by a conviction or admission, is generally a bar to establishing GMC for naturalization even where the conduct would not be a violation of state law.  An applicant who is involved in certain marijuana related activities may lack GMC if found to have violated federal law, even if such activity is not unlawful under applicable state or foreign laws. Citation Volume 12: Citizenship and Naturalization, Part F, Good Moral Character, Chapter 5, Conditional Bars for Acts in Statutory Period [12 USCIS-PM F.5]

​Read here. 

To schedule a consultation with immigration attorney, please email.

Briefly in Russian:

Проблемы с получением грин карты и гражданства США при употреблении марихуаны, даже в штатах где она легализована. А также для тех, кто работает в сфере марихуаны, даже в тех штатах где это легально, и даже в тех случаях, когда работа не включает в себя разведение и распространение марихуаны. Перед подачей любого иммиграционного заявления, проконсультируйтесь с адвокатом.

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Effective July 2022, Ukraine Immigrant Visa Applicants Can Have Medical Examination in Lviv, Ukraine

8/5/2022

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Недавно что поменялись правила проведения медосмотра для иммиграционных виз для украинцев. Украинцы обращающиеся за иммиграционными визами, визами невесты, и грин картами через лотерею - теперь смогут пройти медосмотр во Львове на территории Украины. Это будет намного легче и быстрее!
 
МЕДИЦИНСКИЙ ОСМОТР В КИЕВЕ, УКРАИНА 

Больница Шептицкого, ул. Озаркевича, 4, Львов, Украина 
http://spital.org.ua/ 
Tel (044) 584 36 67 (044) 584 36 68 050 028 62 58 (Viber)
Email: [email protected]  
 
Линк к посольству США в Варшаве.с этими новостями:

https://pl.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/medical-examination/
 
По линку по русски информация про медосмотр
 
https://pl.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/IV-F11-RUS-medical-exam-info-Jul-2022.pdf

Важная информация о требованиях вакцинации от COVID-19 для детей!
Согласно требованиям Центра по контролю и профилактике заболеваний, с 25 июля 2022 года все дети в возрасте 6 месяцев и старше должны быть полностью вакцинированы против COVID-19. Полный цикл состоит из 3 доз вакцины Pfizer или 2 доз вакцины Moderna. Полная вакцинация ребенка от COVID-19 может занять не менее 12 недель.
Жителям России и Белоруссии рекомендуем проходить медицинское обследование в Москве или Минске. As of September 8, 2021, applicants who are processing their immigrant visa case in Warsaw may visit a panel physician in Moscow for the required medical examination.
As of July 2022 visa applicants from Ukraine may now undergo medical examination at the Sheptytskyy Hospital in Lviv.

Briefly in English:

Recently, the US embassy in Warsaw, Poland designated a medical clinic in Lviv, Ukraine to administer medical exams (form I-693) required for Ukrainians applying for immigrant visas and fiancee visas.

Embassy posted updated information here. 

It should speed up significantly process of preparing for an immigrant visa interview.
 
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How To Calculate Correct Filing Fees for USCIS

8/4/2022

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When submitting a petition or application to USCIS, it is extremely important to follow their payment instructions precisely. Often, an application can be rejected if an incorrect filing fee is submitted. 

If in doubt, use the USCIS' Fee Calculator here. 

Briefly in Russian:

Когда вы подаете заявление в USCIS очень важно приложить чек на правильную сумму и оплатить госпошлину правильно.

Помните, что иногда USCIS может отказаться принять дело на рассмотрение и вернуть вам пакет по почте, если вы сделали ошибку в госпошлине. Чтобы избезать задержек по вашему делу, убедитесь, что официальные инструкции не поменялись, госпошлины остались прежние, и какие госпошлины требуются по вашему делу, учитывая категорию дела и всех членов семьи

По этому линку вы найдете Калькулятор Госпошлин от USCIS.

 Удачи!


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Extreme Hardship Waiver Form I-601 Update

7/29/2022

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Today, USCIS published a new edition of the form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, dated 04/07/22.

Starting Sept. 30, 2022, USCIS will only accept the 04/07/22 edition. Until then, you can also use the 07/20/21 edition.

This form is to be used when a person was rendered inadmissible to the United States, and is applying for:
- an immigrant visa at the US embassy abroad;
- K-1 fiancée visa at the US embassy abroad;
- green card through adjustment of status in the USA;
- adjustment of status as T visa/status or Special Immigrant Juvenile;
- TPS Temporary Protected Status, for example, for Ukraine, Venezuela, Somalia, or any other of TPS-eligible countries.

The situations where it might be required are the 10-year or 3-year ban on admission, misrepresentation of fraud, vaccination waiver, prostitution, health, criminal, etc.

​The filing fee remains the same: US$930.00.

This is considered to be one of the most difficult applications because it requires a lot of evidence, specifically, showing of extreme hardship to a qualifying relative in the United States if the status/visa is not granted.

To schedule a consultation with immigration attorney, please email and we will forward to you our confidential questionnaire. 

Briefly in Russian:

Начиная с 22 сентября 2022 USCIS будет принимать только новое издание форма I-601, заявление на вейвер, которое требуется, если человека признали невъездным для получения иммиграционной визы, грин карты через adjustment of status, для статуса ТПС (например, для украинцев) и получения грин карты через визу Т (жертвы траффикинга) и другие категории.

Это одно из самых сложных заявлений, т.к. положительное решение не гарантировано и решение по усмотрению офицера иммиграционной службы. Доказательства требуют показать необычно сильные сложности hardship для американского родственника из определенной категории родных.

Госпошлина остается таже, а именно US$930. 

Для консультации с адвокатом, свяжитесь с нами по адресу.


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I-589 Asylum Receipt Delays Update

7/28/2022

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07-28-2022 Update: USCIS is currently experiencing delays in issuing receipts for Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal. Due to these delays, you may not receive a receipt notice in a timely manner after you properly file your Form I-589. For purposes of the asylum one-year filing deadline, affirmative asylum interview scheduling priorities, and Employment Authorization Document eligibility based on a pending asylum application, your filing date will still be the date that we received your properly filed Form I-589 (not the date we processed it). If you did not properly file your application, we will reject it and note any deficiencies in your filing. If you do not receive your receipt notice in a timely manner, please do not submit multiple Forms I-589, as this may further delay your case.
Properly filing your Form I-589 allows us to process your form with fewer delays. Please review the reminders below to ensure you are properly filing your Form I-589:
  • You must submit your application for asylum within one year of arriving in the United States (one-year filing deadline), unless you can establish that there are changed circumstances that materially affect your eligibility for asylum or extraordinary circumstances directly related to your failure to file within one year.
  • You must type or print all of your answers in black ink.
  • You must provide the specific information requested about you and your family and answer all the questions on the form. If any question does not apply to you or you do not know the information requested, answer “none,” “not applicable,” or “unknown.”
  • If you file your application with missing information, we may return it to you as incomplete.
  • You are strongly urged to attach additional written statements and documents that support your claim. Your written statements should include events, dates, and details of your experiences that relate to your claim for asylum.
  • Put your Alien Registration Number (A-Number), if you have one, your name (exactly as it appears in Part A.I. of the form), the date, and your signature on each supplemental sheet and on the cover page of any supporting documents.
  • Follow the instructions in the Where to File section and the Special Instructions section on the Form I-589 webpage to determine where to file your Form I-589.
  • If you are applying for asylum as an Afghan Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) parolee, please review the Afghan Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) Parolee Asylum-Related Frequently Asked Questions page.
Please note: Do not submit any Forms I-589 to the Vermont Service Center (VSC). The VSC is not currently processing Form I-589 and submitting your Form I-589 to the VSC will result in additional delays.
We continue to experience receipt issuance delays in other workloads across some service centers. 

​Form I-589. 

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How to Report Immigration Scams

7/28/2022

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Often we talk to someone who was a victim of immigration scam. For example, a notary (notario) helped to complete immigration paperwork and apply for immigration benefits that the person was not eligible for, of submitted a frivolous application for political asylum, which contained false information and was later denied. Or assisted in commuting "marriage fraud" to numerous other clients, and an innocent couple who was assisted by the same "notario" got their case denied and placed under investigation.

Please remember that in the United States only a licensed attorney (a lawyer) is authorized and qualified to give you legal advice, help with your immigration applications, forms, etc.

A Notary Public is not an attorney. To become a notary, a person has to pass a simple test, but doesn't have to be a lawyer, doesn't even need a college degree! (It is very different in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Europe or Latin America, which is why it is confusing to immigrants from those countries).

​For convenience of their clients, many lawyers also hold a license of a Notary Public in their state. However, these lawyers are licensed attorneys.

Please do not be fooled by people who offer to help with your immigration paperwork for "reduced fee". Or offer your "free legal advice". As they say, free is only the cheese in the mousetrap.

How to report scam to USCIS: https://www.uscis.gov/scams-fraud-and-misconduct/avoid-scams/report-immigration-scams

Reporting immigration scams will not affect your immigration application or petition.
Please help stop the unauthorized practice of immigration law by standing up to scammers and reporting them. Also, many states allow you to report scams anonymously.

How to Report Immigration Scams

Report the scam to your state consumer protection office. See the table below for state-specific information.
If you lost money or other possessions in a scam, report it to your local police, too. To learn more about where to report fraud and scams, visit USA.gov’s Common Scams and Frauds webpage.
You can always report scams to the Federal Trade Commission. In the table below, we've included information on where to report scams in your state and links to the laws that protect you as a consumer.
Scam Websites and Social Media AccountsSome websites and social media accounts claim to be affiliated with USCIS and offer step-by-step guidance on completing a USCIS application or petition. To report a website or social media account that claims to be affiliated with USCIS, send an email to [email protected].

Briefly in Russian:

Нередко нам приходится помогать людям, которым до нас "помог" нотариус или "иммиграционный консультант", и в результате испортил их шансы на получени грин карты и гражданства.

В США нотариусы не имеют право оказывать юридические услуги, в том числе иммиграционные услуги, такие как подача заявления на полит убежище и разрешение на работу. Для оказания таких услуг нужна лицензия адвоката (а не нотариуса).

В США нет иммиграционных консультантов (как в Канаде, например), которые в тоже время не являются юристами. В США только юрист может быть адвокатом и оказывать юридические услуги, в том числе иммиграционные услуги.

Если вам так "помогли", вы можете пожаловаться властям штата или федеральтным органам власти. Это не будет использовано против вас, но сможет остановить такого "помощника".

Информация от USCIS по линку.

Информация по отдельным штата тут по линку - State consumer protection.

Будьте осторожны и всего доброго!



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Parole Uniting For Ukraine Can File I-765 as C11 Work Permit Online

7/28/2022

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Most individuals paroled into the United States for urgent humanitarian or significant public benefit purposes pursuant to INA section 212(d)(5) are eligible to seek employment authorization under category (c)(11). Generally, this includes individuals who are paroled into the United States, including individuals paroled through the Uniting for Ukraine process. Please see the Form I-765 instructions for more information.  

Effective immediately, applicants for employment authorization under category (c)(11) may file Form I-765 online, with limited exceptions. Applicants seeking a waiver of the filing fee or those eligible for a fee exemption, such as Afghan nationals paroled through Operation Allies Welcome and filing an initial Form I-765, must continue to submit Form I-765 by mail. Whether applications are submitted by mail or electronically, USCIS is committed to employing technological solutions and efficiencies to reduce processing times.

To file Form I-765 online, eligible applicants must first visit my.uscis.gov, to create a USCIS online account. 

Briefly in Russian:

Начиная с 28 июля 2022, люди приехавшие в США по паролю, включая гуманитарный пароль и программа для Украины U4U - могут создать аккаунт онлайн и подавать заявление на разрешение на работу также онлайн. Есть исключения. Если вы просите освободить вас от уплаты госпошлины, это заявление по прежнему подается по почте.

​Для записи на консультацию к адвокату, пишите нам по электронной почте.

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USCIS Allows Additional 60 Days to Respond to RFE, NOID, Appeal, Motion Until October 23, 2022

7/25/2022

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USCIS is extending again certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through October 23, 2022, to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors.

Under these flexibilities, USCIS considers a response received within 60 calendar days after the due date set forth in the following requests or notices before taking any action, if the request or notice was issued between March 1, 2020, and Oct. 23, 2022, inclusive:
  • Requests for Evidence;
  • Continuations to Request Evidence (N-14);
  • Notices of Intent to Deny;
  • Notices of Intent to Revoke;
  • Notices of Intent to Rescind;
  • Notices of Intent to Terminate regional centers;
  • Notices of Intent to Withdraw Temporary Protected Status; and
  • Motions to Reopen an N-400 Pursuant to 8 CFR 335.5, Receipt of Derogatory Information After Grant.
In addition, USCIS will consider a Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion, or a Form N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings (Under Section 336 of the INA), if:
  • The form was filed up to 90 calendar days from the issuance of a decision; and
  • USCIS made that decision between Nov. 1, 2021, and Oct. 23, 2022, inclusive.
In an effort to take the lessons learned from our pandemic posture, USCIS has been evaluating which flexibilities can and should be extended permanently. As a result of this evaluation, the reproduced signature flexibility announced in March, 2020, will become permanent policy on July 25, 2022.

Briefly in Russian:

​​Еще раз был продлен период для ответа на запросы от иммиграционной службы, а также на подачу апеляций и жалоб в USCIS. Этот период продлен еше раз по 22 октября 2022. USCIS не будет принимать решения по вашему делу до тех пор пока не получа ваш ответ или не пройдет 60 дней ПОСЛЕ истечения официального срока для ответа.

​COVID-19 USCIS Updates.



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USCIS Updated Policy Manual regarding Afghan and Iraqi Special Immigrants

7/22/2022

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USCIS is updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding Afghan and Iraqi nationals seeking special immigrant classification. The new guidance is effective immediately.
The updated guidance:
  • Explains that noncitizens seeking an Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) on or after July 20, 2022, must file Form DS-157, Petition for Special Immigrant Classification for Afghan SIV Applicants, with the Department of State when they are applying for Chief of Mission approval. In some circumstances, noncitizens must still file a petition with USCIS to pursue an Afghan SIV;
  • Updates eligibility criteria to reflect that the employment requirement for an Afghan SIV is now one year and clarifies what type of employment with the International Security Assistance Force qualifies;
  • Updates eligibility criteria for surviving spouses and children of deceased principal noncitizens to expand the scope of who may apply for Afghan and Iraqi SIVs;
  • In cases where a visa is not immediately available, removes the date limitation to convert an approved petition for an Afghan or Iraqi translator or interpreter to an approved petition for an Iraqi or Afghan employed by or on behalf of the U.S. government; and
  • Clarifies statutory requirements that a noncitizen seeking an Afghan or Iraqi SIV must establish that they provided faithful and valuable service to the U.S. government by submitting a positive recommendation or evaluation from their supervisor.
For more information, see the Policy Alert (PDF, 347.6 KB). Visit the Policy Manual Feedback page to provide feedback on this update. USCIS welcomes feedback on this guidance and will consider any feedback received in future updates.

​USCIS Policy Manual is here.
​July 20, 2022 USCIS Policy Alert is here.

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