Earlier this month, the USCIS requested over a billion dollars from Congress for what they assert is Coronavirus related deficits. The USCIS has submitted the request with the promise to repay the US Treasury Department. They plan to institute a surcharge for certain visa applications to repay the loan. Revenue Deficits The USCIS claims it […]
I-551 Stamp
The coronavirus has caused unprecedented difficulties for many immigrants in the U.S. What happens when there is no green card or it’s expired? The question of the I-551 stamp is one of the many issues that has arisen during the pandemic. The good news? the USCIS offices are set to open on June 4th, we […]
Coronavirus: The Immigration Process
The Coronavirus and Immigration How is the Coronavirus going to affect you, and how is it changing the immigration processes and travel? Rules constantly change, so you need to research updates. Here are some tips: Travel Travel from certain European countries is banned for one month. However, travel by U.S. citizens and U.S. lawful permanent […]
USCIS’ Website Does Not Reflect Actual Green Card Application Times
The information on the USCIS website is supposed to help green card applicants determine how long they can expect to wait for USCIS field offices to render a decision on their application. The USCIS field office is the local office where the foreign applicant will sit for an interview at the end of case processing. […]
US to close immigration office in Manila by July
Closure of the Manila USCIS Field Office. The USCIS has satellite offices throughout the world. The USCIS does not issue visas. Visa applications and issuances are functions reserved to the U.S. consulate in Manila, a separate governmental agency. Closure of the USCIS Field Office in Manila has no bearing on immigrant visa processing to the […]