USCIS Fees Are Increasing By an Average of 20%. Find Out If You Could Be Impacted.
Giselle Carson Aug 5, 2020 in Immigration News
USCIS recently released a Final Rule saying it plans to increase filing fees by an average of 20% in addition to other price hikes and adjustments to processing time limits. What exactly is changing and who is going to be the hardest hit? What is happening to Premium Processing? USCIS has asked for the ability to impose a 10% surcharge on immigration applications and plans to significantly increase filing fees starting October 2, 2020. According […]
Continue ReadingWhat You Should Know about Possible USCIS Furloughs and the Potential Impact on Your Application
Giselle Carson Aug 5, 2020 in Immigration News
USCIS has threatened to furlough more than 13,000 USCIS workers, alleging budget shortfalls. How could this impact your application? What can you do? Since 2017, USCIS has implemented an arsenal of policies and procedures that have decreased its efficiency, driven up the cost of adjudications, slowed case processings, and caused “immigration chaos.” That’s not our opinion, either — it comes from a federal judge! USCIS’ budget report shows that it will end the fiscal year […]
Continue ReadingTemporary Suspension of Immigration: What Does It Mean for You?
Giselle Carson Apr 29, 2020 in Immigration
Trump’s recent late-night tweet about a suspension of immigration added to the anxiety and stress of many. Especially since it was unclear what it actually meant. Now the official proclamation is out, so we can finally dive in and talk about how it’s likely to impact you. The proclamation became effective on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 11:59 PM ET. It expires 60 days from its effective date but may be extended as necessary. It […]
Continue ReadingOur Constitution requires that every 10 years the federal government counts every person residing in the United States. According to the Census Bureau: “Citizens of foreign countries who are living in the United States, including members of the diplomatic community, should be counted at the U.S. residence where they live and sleep most of time.” Please take a few minutes to respond to the Census questionnaire in one of the three ways: by mail, online, […]
Continue ReadingHere are a few additional resources for COVID-19 updates: U.S. Department of State – COVID-19 Information U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Florida Department of Health – COVID-19
Continue ReadingLearn about the new regulations for visa applicants who have or are likely to use public benefits, such as subsidized housing, food stamps, and Medicaid. Download the PDF.
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