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What is the New Alien Registration Requirement?

On February 25, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the implementation of a new alien registration requirement, mandating that certain non-U.S. citizens register with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). https://www.aila.org/library/uscis-provides-update-on-alien-registration-requirement The law requires non-U.S. citizens (aliens)...

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What Are The Top Reasons Someone Is Inadmissible to the US?

Foreign nationals who want to enter the U.S. as lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) through the family-based immigration system are required to meet specific criteria. While having a qualifying relationship with a U.S. citizen or permanent resident is key,...

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New Guidance On SIJ Applications

Special immigrant juveniles now have the option to submit Form I-360 at a USCIS field office in person if they are within two weeks of their 21st birthday. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new guidance regarding in-person...

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Immigration Applicants: Forms by Mail Service Ending Soon!

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is streamlining its services! As of July 18, 2024, the Forms by Mail service will be discontinued. This means you won't be able to request physical copies of USCIS forms through the mail...

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AI Immigration Officer Training: Is This A Game Changer for USCIS?

The recent announcement of a pilot program utilizing Generative AI (GenAI) to enhance immigration officer training is in line with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) goals to use technology to improve...

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Tip: How To Reset Your myUSCIS Password

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is committed to simplifying the immigration process and has introduced new tools and services, including myUSCIS, an online account for immigration applicants. If you forget your myUSCIS online password, you can reset it using...

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USCIS Expanded Fee Waivers

In addition to the new fees that went into effect on April 1, 2024, USCIS has expanded fee exemptions for Special Immigrant Juveniles and victims of human trafficking, crime and domestic violence; US military service members and Afghan allies and...

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Updates To USCIS Expedite Request Policy

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-updates-policy-guidance-clarifying-expedite-requests United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its rules to explain how they respond to requests about speeding up requests for help, known as expedite requests. They've made it clearer when they'll speed up cases in emergencies...

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Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Tip: Send Separate Payments For Each Immigration Application

If you're sending several immigration applications to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at once, it's best to include a separate payment for each one. That way, if one application is rejected, it won't hold up the others. USCIS policy...

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How A Possible Government Shutdown March 22 Affects Immigration

Lawmakers just avoided a shutdown in March of 2024. If you have been paying attention to the news it seems that the U.S. is constantly arguing over a government shutdown. U.S. Senators often argue about how much money to give...

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