Supreme court protected DACA for now. I am delighted but much work remains to create a fair and just immigration system.
Due to Covid 19 I am not currently scheduling in person consultations or meetings. I will hold phone consultations and I am available to clients by phone and email. If there is no answer when you call please leave a message and I will return your call.
The new public charge rule went into effect today. This will have a major impact on many people applying for permanent residence. It may also be applied to some green card holders when they return to the US after a trip oversees. One example is green card holders who return to the US after a trip of 180 days or more would be subject to the public charge rule. Times have changed. It is more important than ever to know the law and your rights.
I cannot emphasis enough that it is a bad idea for permanent residents to work in the cannabis industry. https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-issues-policy-guidance-clarifying-how-federal-controlled-substances-law-applies-naturalization-determinations
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USCIS Issues Policy Guidance Clarifying How Federal Controlled Substances Law Applies to Naturalization Determinations
Proofreading and fact checking still matter
Starting on March 4, 2019 the Tampa USCIS office is changing the way that infopass appointments are scheduled. You will need to call the USCIS 1-800 number in order to schedule appointments. Appointments will only be scheduled if you need an in person service such as a stamp in your passport. Appointments to request information will not be scheduled. USCIS claims that this change will make them more efficient. It will also make it more difficult to obtain information about a case pending at the Tampa office.
