Kristina M. HernandezFeb 18, 20224 min readUSCIS Guidance on Requests for “Transfer of Underlying Basis” Between Employment-Based CategoriesBecause of an exceptionally high number of employment-based immigrant visas available in the EB-1 and EB-2 categories during this fiscal...
Kristina M. HernandezAug 12, 20211 min readUSCIS Extends Form I-693 Medical Exam ValidityToday USCIS announced that due to the ongoing pandemic and processing delays related to the adjudication of I-485s, they are temporarily...
Kristina M. HernandezJun 9, 20213 min readUpdated Guidance on Expedite Criteria, RFEs & NOIDs, and EAD Validity Periods for AOS ApplicantsToday USCIS issued three policy updates in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding: Expedited processing; Addressing the circumstances in which...
Kristina M. HernandezApr 14, 20211 min readTravel Issues for Permanent Residents in Pandemic TimesBecause of temporary travel restrictions due to COVID, legal permanent residents should be prepared for potential issues that may arise...
Kristina M. HernandezJul 31, 20202 min readDHS Announces Final Rule on USCIS Increased Fees and Premium Processing Time FrameDHS announced the final rule today that adjusts fees for certain immigration and naturalization forms as well as alters the time frame...
Kristina M. HernandezJul 24, 20201 min readReview of USCIS Fee Increase Proposal CompletedIn November 2019, USCIS proposed a rule to make changes to the USCIS fee schedule. DHS proposed a weighted average increase of 21% in...
Kristina M. HernandezJul 22, 20201 min readGreen Card and EAD Production Delays at USCISIn June 2020, USCIS reduced its capacity to print secure documents, such as Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) Cards (commonly known as...