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This category is updated daily on interesting U.S. immigration news pertaining to family immigration, employment immigration and other immigration issues. The updates are meant to quickly keep our readers aware of the ever changing immigration laws and all the related aspects. For more information check our entire website on specific topics. Note that this blog does not cover all aspects of immigration news.

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Advance Copy of SSA Final Rule re SSN Card Applications

"This final rule adopts the notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) we published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2015. This rule revises our regulations to allow applicants for a Social Security number (SSN) card to apply by completing a prescribed application and submitting the required evidence. We are also removing the word “documentary” from our description of certain evidence requirements and replacing “Immigration and Naturalization Service” with “Department of Homeland Security” to reflect that agency's creation. These changes will provide more flexibility in the ways in which the public may request…Read More Breaking News

Relief Measures Available for Individuals Affected by Typhoon Soudelor – Temporary Relief.

On August 2, 2015 -  USCIS granting temporary relief to those affected by Typhoon Soudelor.  The typhoon caused extensive damage in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). USCIS reminds customers affected by Typhoon Soudelor that certain U.S. immigration benefits or relief may be available to them. USCIS understands that a natural disaster can affect an individual’s ability to maintain lawful immigration status or obtain certain other immigration benefits. >>Read MoreRead More Breaking News

BIA holds that Immigration Judge needs to inform asylum applicants of biometrics deadline and consequences.

BIA held that IJs must notify asylum applicants of biometrics requirements, deadline, and noncompliance consequences, and that IJs and BIA lack jurisdiction to consider if asylum-only proceedings were improvidently begun under a VWP referral. Matter of D-M-C-P-, 26 I&N Dec. 644 (BIA 2015 It is improper to deem an application for relief abandoned based on the applicant’s failure to comply with the biometrics filing requirement where the record does not reflect that the applicant received notification advisories concerning that requirement, was given a deadline for submitting the biometrics, and was advised of the consequences…Read More Breaking News

Few other H4 Change of Status and H4 EAD approved!

August 6 2015 - We are proud to announce that few other complicated H4 COS (Change of Status) and H4 EADs filed by our law firm have been approved today.  The law firm is very happy for those who obtained a work permit after so many years of suffering. We remain committed and dedicated to helping all the H4 visa holders,  those who need to change to H4 visa status and who are eligible to obtain a work authorization.  If you need help on any aspect of the H4 EAD including request for…Read More Breaking News

Shah Peerally Law Show August 6 2015 – H1B, H4 EAD, and Green Card.

August 6 2015 - Shah Peerally Immigration Law Show discussing H1B visa, H4 EAD, I-140 EAD, H4 visa, L1b visas, employment immigration, USCIS rules, adjustment of status, B1/B2 extension, B1 adjustment of status, family immigration, visitor visa, f1 visa, student visa and other immigration issues. Hosted by Shah Peerally Music podcasts - Audio Hosting - Immigration Law - Shah Peera...Read More Breaking News

DOL issues new FAQs on H1B, and E3 Programs

July 31 2015 - U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Office of Foreign Labor Certification Frequently Asked Questions H -1B, H-1B1, and E-3 Programs July 31, 2015. The topics covered are very interesting and should be very helpful in filing LCAs. Read the FAQs.Read More Breaking News

Update for DACA Recipients Who Received 3-Year Work Permits

USCIS has accounted for over 99 percent of the approximately 2,600 identified invalid work permits requiring return. Twenty-two of the approximately 2,600 recipients failed to return their work permits or certify good cause for not doing so by the deadline of July 30, 2015. As a result, those 22 have been terminated from DACA. The recall only applied to SOME individuals who received a card after the Feb. 16, 2015, court order. There are approximately 108,000 individuals who have valid 3-year DACA work permits and do not need to return them. If you…Read More Breaking News

Department Of Labor changes signature of officer on approved labor certification

The following notice appeared on the DOL website on July 31, 2015 - the department is changing the official signature on approved labor certification applications. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Change in signature on approved labor certification applications. The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) today has implemented a change in the official signature on approved labor certification applications. Specifically, OFLC determinations to grant permanent and temporary labor certification will no longer display the electronic signature of the OFLC Acting Administrator, William W. Thompson, II. Beginning July 31, 2015, the electronic signature on approved applications under…Read More Breaking News

Whenever you change address – please update with the USCIS.

Whenever you move, you need to file an AR 11 form for change of address. This is mandatory. Please make sure you file the form. Notice from USCIS. Change of Address Have you moved? Help us ensure that you receive any notices or documents without delay. Most applicants with pending applications or petitions should notify us as soon as possible, no more than 10 days after your move. What you'll need Receipt # (only for pending case) Old & New Address Is this change of address for an application or petition currently in…Read More Breaking News

National Visa Center Wrongly sending Termination Notices to Applicants.

August 1, 2015 - Last week the National Visa Center (NVC) has wrongly been issuing termination notices to applicants stating that since they have not contacted the NVC for more than one year, the case is being terminated.  Such notices was sent in error because of a glitch which the State Department experienced in the past weeks. We advise our clients not to panic just because they receive such a letter and contact us right away at (510) 742 5887.Read More Breaking News

Green Cards (Permanent Residence) approved!

July 31 2015 - Congratulations to our law team for the approval of a difficult employment based (EB2) case permanent residence and parents petition today. The EB client hired for his H1B 8 years ago, and the team worked hard on the H1B due to the nature of the job offered. Ultimately the H1B was approved and client entered the United States. In 2011 we started the labor certification under EB2, which was approved in around 2013 and ultimately the dates became current and we filed the adjustment of status. The client today…Read More Breaking News

Urgent Message to DACA 3 years EAD recipients.

July 31 2015  - DACA recipients should be advised the three-year work permit recall only applies to SOME individuals who received a card after the February 16, 2015, court order. If you received a letter or were contacted directly by USCIS regarding the recall of certain three-year work permits, you must IMMEDIATELY return your three-year work permit, also called an Employment Authorization Document, to your local USCIS office. If you fail to return your card, USCIS will terminate your DACA and all employment authorizations effective July 31, 2015. Please carefully read the information USCIS…Read More Breaking News

Guidance on Claims on Late Filing for Child Status Protection Act (CSPA)

This memo is named "Guidance on Evaluating Claims of “Extraordinary Circumstances” for Late Filings When the Applicant Must Have Sought to Acquire Lawful Permanent Residence Within 1 Year of Visa Availability Pursuant to the Child Status Protection Act." An alien seeking classification as a child under sections 203(a)(2)(A) or 203(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), or as a derivative beneficiary under INA 203(a) or 203(b), who is under 21 years of age as determined by the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), must have sought to acquire lawful permanent residence within 1…Read More Breaking News

Re-Registration TPS for Somalia Deadline July 31 2015

July 30 2015 - Friday, July 31, 2015, is the deadline for current Somalia Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries to re-register for the 18-month extension of TPS that runs from Sept. 18, 2015, through March 17, 2017. The law requires USCIS to withdraw TPS for failure to re-register without good cause. Therefore, if you fail to re-register by this deadline, you may lose your TPS and your work authorization. Read MoreRead More Breaking News