What Factors Will USCIS Use for the Public Charge Rule
On February 24, 2020, USCIS announced that most green card applications and several non-immigrant visa applications will be subject to a new Public Charge Rule. Under the rule, USCIS may conclude that an applicant is inadmissible if it is “more likely than not at any time in the future to become a public charge.” More […]
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E-1 treaty trader and E-2 treaty investor visas no longer available for citizens of Iran
Effective January 22, 2020, citizens of Iran are no longer eligible for E-1 treaty trader visas and E-2 treaty investor visas. This is due to the termination of the 1955 the Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular Rights between the United States and Iran (the Treaty of Amity) as of October 3, 2018. Any […]
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USCIS Proposes Increases in Filing Fees
On November 8, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security published a notice that it intends to increase USCIS filing fees for several visa and immigrant categories. There is no confirmation if, or when, these changes will take effect and we will update this post as new information becomes available. In the meantime, notable increases include: Naturalization: $1,170 […]
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USCIS Premium Processing Fee to Increase on December 2, 2019
USCIS announced that its Premium Processing fee will increase from $1,410 to $1,440 starting December 2, 2019. This is the second increase in Premium Processing fees in two years. Prior to that, the fee remained at $1,225 for about 10 years. USCIS provides a list of available applications that are eligible for premium processing. Premium […]
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Getting Married Within 90 Days Under a K-1 Visa
K-1 Nonimmigrant Visa for Fiancé(e) 90-day Requirement Overview of the K-1 visa process You have completed the application process, form I-129F, with USCIS and your fiancé(e) has gone to their interview at the respective consulate or embassy in their home country and their K-1 fiancé(e) visa was approved. Your fiancé(e) has entered the United States […]
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Executive Branch Asks Supreme Court to Rehear US Versus Texas
On Monday, July 18, Attorneys for the Department of Justice filed a petition with the Supreme Court requesting that the Court re-hear U.S. v. Texas once a ninth justice has been appointed to the court. Because of the death of Justice Antonin Scalia in February, the justices deadlocked 4-4 in their opinion on the case […]
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