posted on: September 28, 2021
Due to the dangerous conditions in Afghanistan, and the incredibly limited State Department resources available, one option for Afghans needing to leave Afghanistan is Humanitarian Parole. Humanitarian Parole can be requested by someone outside of the United States who is seeking temporary entrance to the U.S. for urgent humanitarian reasons. Requesting Humanitarian Parole at a […]
posted on: December 3, 2021
There has been a dramatic backlog in green card interviews. In October, it was reported that there were 468,891 pending interviews which minimally decreased by November, with 461,125 pending interviews remaining. The U.S. Department of State has yet to significantly increase its number of monthly interviews. Wait times have surged since the coronavirus pandemic in March […]
posted on: September 20, 2021
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that, effective Oct. 1, 2021, applicants subject to the immigration medical examination must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the civil surgeon can complete an immigration medical examination and sign Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. We are updating our policy guidance in accordance with the […]
posted on: September 20, 2021
On Friday, USCIS announced that starting on September 4, 2021, the agency is extending 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 or Form I-829. The change is being made to accommodate current processing times for Form I-751 and […]
posted on: September 17, 2021
Last Thursday, the State Department sent out emails informing Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applicants that the Department is “currently unable to provide consular services for immigrant visas, including Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), in Afghanistan.” The State Department says that it is “developing processing alternatives” so that it may continue to issue visas for the people of […]
posted on: September 10, 2021
Starting Sept. 4, 2021, USCIS is extending 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, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, or Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status. We are making the change […]
posted on: September 9, 2021
President Biden’s proposal to streamline the asylum process has the potential to reduce waiting period by years, explains Ediberto Roman, law professor at Florida International University College of Law. The proposal also could increase the labor force at a time when many businesses are desperate for employees, he says. View Article Here
posted on: September 1, 2021
As the situation in Afghanistan is rapidly changing, we have prepared a document that lists different options for bringing family members and loved ones to the US. View Document Here
posted on: August 30, 2021
The U.S. State Department is exploring options for Afghans who are in danger in Afghanistan to receive help to leave Afghanistan. The situation is changing rapidly which may affect how up to date this information is. The Anwari Law Firm will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates. 1. Repatriation Efforts for All Afghans […]
posted on: August 24, 2021
The U.S. State Department is exploring options for Afghans who are in danger in Afghanistan to receive help to leave Afghanistan. The situation is changing rapidly which may affect how up-to-date this information is. The Anwari Law Firm will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates. View Article Here
