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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 […]

The U.S. is evacuating a “significant” number of employees from its embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, as Taliban forces gain ground across the country. The State Department announced on Thursday it is reducing its civilian footprint of roughly 4,000 personnel to a “core diplomatic presence” given the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan. “Our embassy remains open and our diplomatic […]

MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us today for this call to discuss the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program Priority 2 Designation for Afghan Nationals. This call, as you know, is on background. For reporting purposes, our briefers should be referred to as senior State Department officials. Just for your knowledge, and again, not for […]

Today, the Department of State is announcing a Priority 2 (P-2) designation granting U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) access for certain Afghan nationals and their eligible family members. The U.S. objective remains a peaceful, secure Afghanistan. However, in light of increased levels of Taliban violence, the U.S. government is working to provide certain Afghans, including […]

 In March 2021, USCIS conducted an initial random selection on electronic registrations for the FY 2022 H-1B cap, including for beneficiaries eligible for the advanced degree exemption. The agency determined that it needed to select additional registrations to reach the FY 2022 numerical allocations. On July 28, USCIS selected previously submitted electronic registrations using a random […]