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Christina Coleman Appears on VSAM1040
Owner Christina Coleman appeared on local TV station VSAM1040 today to discuss some common challenges in immigration. During the half-hour show, she touched on several important topics, including the importance of maintaining your immigration status and understanding...
Work Authorization Update for Dependent Spouses: E-2 and L-2 Visas
On 11/12/2021, USCIS issued a memo stating that E and L dependent spouses will now be employment authorized incident to their status. This change means that E and L dependent spouses are no longer required to request an employment authorization document (EAD) to...
NEW COVID-19 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
On October 25, 2021, President Biden issued a proclamation ending travel bans that restricted the entry of nonimmigrants present in China, Brazil, India, Iran, South Africa, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the Schengen Area.1 The proclamation also created a new rule,...
USCIS Requires Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination for Medical Exams
Individuals submitting Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, on or after October 1, 2021, must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Most applicants filing for adjustment of status to become a lawful permanent resident with U.S....
USCIS Extends Evidence of Status for Conditional Permanent Residents to 24 Months
USCIS has recently extended the time that receipt notices can be used to show evidence of status from 18 months to 24 months for petitioners who properly file Form I-751. Starting September 4, 2021, conditional permanent residents who properly file Form I-751 will...
Christina Coleman’s Immigration Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Webinar
I am pleased to announce that my recent lively webinar with Fiona McEntee, JD and Maureen L. Murat, Esq., and moderated by Christopher Cahill -- is now available on-demand for your listening pleasure: https://lnkd.in/gmTvx6D. If you need CLE credit, it is also...
USCIS Eliminates Onerous Form I-944
In August 2019, the Trump Administration finalized a draconian version of what is known as the “public charge” rule, requiring “self-sufficiency” and making it much harder for low-income immigrants to obtain permanent residence. Moreover, the rule change created...
USCIS Expands Premium Processing Service to E-3 Petitioners
Starting February 24, 2021, individuals seeking a change of status to E-3 or an extension of E-3 status will have the option to request Premium Processing service for their petition. The USCIS Premium Processing service allows petitioners to pay an additional filing...
Martin Luther King Day 2021
Today we honor the achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was a highly influential figure in the civil rights movement and instrumental in the passage of legislation outlawing discrimination in public accommodations, facilities, employment and voting. Dr....
COVID Economic Recovery Travel Bans Extended
The travel restrictions put in place under Presidential Proclamations 10014 and 10052 in April and June of last year have now been extended through March 31, 2021. The proclamations limit the issuance of both immigrant and non-immigrant visas, including H-1B and L-1...
