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If you are from a country on the following list be prepared to experience visa processing delays due to “Security Advisory Opinions” or SAOs.   The U.S. Department of State requires special clearance procedures for persons in or from the … Continue reading →

USCIS is planning to host 63 special naturalization ceremonies across the U.S. in honor of September 17th, Annual Constitution and Citizenship Day.  During this celebration USCIS is expecting to naturalize 9,000 new U.S.Citizens.   Of the 63 special ceremonies, 22 … Continue reading →

In order for attorneys to provide the best possible service to you it is important to be honest and open about all aspects of your case.  Initial consultations serve many purposes.  One, consultations are a tool used to determine if … Continue reading →

Rifqa Bary, native of Sri Lanka, has recently received her green card.  Ms. Bary first made the news in 2009 when she ran away to Florida from Ohio to escape her parents.  Ms. Bary claimed her father threatened to kill … Continue reading →

After mounting public pressure, years of negative press, and threats from 18 attorney generals across the U.S., the San Francisco based company; Craigslist, has removed its “adult services” section.  This is huge step in combating illegal sex trafficking as the … Continue reading →

Are you married and would like to learn more about applying for a green card for your spouse? OR Do you have questions about which family members are eligible for a green card? Then please RSVP for our FREE “Family … Continue reading →

If you chose not to overnight your paperwork to USCIS via FedEx or USPS, make sure to at least mail your documents with a Return Receipt Request.  This will help safeguard against any “misplacement” of your documents and serve as … Continue reading →

Visa fees increased on July 13, 2010. Please see http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1263.html for more details

As of August 13, 2010 USCIS received 29,700 of 65,000 Regular Cap petitions and 12, 300 of 20,000 Master’s Cap petitions.  As of June 30, 2010 the Vermont Service Center was processing petitions with a priority date of April 10, … Continue reading →

One study found that asylum applicants in removal proceedings are 4-6 times more likely to be granted asylum if they are represented by an attorney.