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USCIS is temporarily waiving the requirement that a civil surgeon sign Form I-693, no more than 60 days before an applicant filed an application for the underlying immigration benefit. The rule will be waived until September 30, 2022. The temporary waiver will help applicants who have been affected by COVID-19 and related processing delays. Many applicants will […]

USCIS is revoking a November 2020 policy memorandum requiring interviews of all petitioners filing Form I-730 Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition. USCIS will revert to its prior practice of making case-by-case determinations on whether to interview Form 1-730 petitioners. The policy memorandum requiring in-person interviews imposed significant burdens on refugee and asylee populations. USCIS can still perform efficient fraud […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan has received reports that international commercial flights are still operating from Kabul, but seats may not be available. The U.S. Embassy is exploring options for U.S. citizens who want to depart and who have not been able to find a seat on commercial flights.  This notice is to solicit information from […]