The impending U.S. Federal government shutdown 2013 is a serious concern for clients. The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) reached out to government agencies to try and learn how a government shutdown will affect immigration cases. Government agencies have not responded to inquires. There was a plan that the Federal government developed in 2011 when […]
Frankenstorm Forces Closure of Some USCIS Offices
The USCIS list of closed offices has been updated to include street addresses for each office. Due to Hurricane Sandy the offices listed below will be closed on Monday, October 29, 2012. All applicants appointments will be rescheduled to the next available appointment date; applicants do not need to do anything to request a rescheduled date. […]
USCIS Electronic Information System: ELIS
After many years in the making, the USCIS is fast becoming an online paperless system of case processing. It is called Electronic Information System, or ELIS. Is this a good thing for consumers? Advantages: Overall, yes it’s good. We are now a technology based society. Consumers will be able to interface directly with immigration agencies […]
Different Fees for Services
There is a huge differential in prices/services on the web and I am looking for a no B.S. legal office that is going to provide me with the best service. Question Allan, There is a huge differential in prices/services on the web and I am looking for a no B.S. legal office that is going […]
K1 Fiance(e) Visa Processing Times
All K1 fiance visas start with filings in the U.S. and end with an interview at the U.S. Consulate abroad where the foreign fiance resides. A K1 fiance visa petition cannot be filed with any immigration office outside the U.S. Case processing currently can take anywhere from about 5 ½ months total to well over one […]