Qualified Children Under CSPA Gain Protection from Aging Out

Qualified Children Under CSPA Gain Protection from Aging Out

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a policy update on February 14, 2023, that would adjust the age calculation in certain situations for status applicants under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). The new guidance, effective immediately,...
USCIS Proposes Filing Fee Increases: Impact to Green Card Applicants

USCIS Proposes Filing Fee Increases: Impact to Green Card Applicants

Early this year, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed a fee increase for certain immigration and naturalization applications, including green card applications. While this proposed increase is not the first of its kind, it could be...
USCIS Issued Automatic EAD Extension Notice Corrections

USCIS Issued Automatic EAD Extension Notice Corrections

USCIS issued incorrect receipt notices for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, between May 4 and June 2, 2022. The incorrect information included language about a 180-day automatic extension for specific categories of EAD applicants.  The correct...
Employment Authorization Period Extension to 540 Days

Employment Authorization Period Extension to 540 Days

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) agency announced Tuesday that it will be amending the automatic extension period for employment authorization applicants and certain Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal applicants via a...
USCIS to Improve Backlogs and Processing Times by 2023

USCIS to Improve Backlogs and Processing Times by 2023

On March 29, 2022, USCIS announced additional details about their plans to reduce backlogs, expedite processing and provide relief. Its efforts are aimed at lifting the strain it has been facing from the COVID-19 pandemic and the previous administration’s...