Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
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The quick exit from Afghanistan over a year ago has left many people in danger under Taliban rule. Disqualified Afghan Interpreters were denied visas even though they had positive reviews from their military supervisors. Many of the denials came after the interpreters were terminated by the private contracting companies that hired them. They have explained …
Private refugee sponsorship program, The Biden administration is planning to start within the following months to help the fugitive admissions in the United States. Private organizations and groups of everyday Americans will be able to sponsor and resettle refugees, Similar to the programs the U.S. conducted for the resettlement of Afghan and Ukrainian refugees this past …
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to how long alawful permanent resident’s (Green Card holder’s) card remains valid when they file a renewal.Under the policy effective September 26, 2022, USCIS extended the automaticvalidity extension from 12 months to 24 months for those who properly fileForm I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. …
EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 petitions. USCIS is implementing the next phase of premium processing expansion for certain petitioners who have a pending Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications. This phase applies to certain previously filed Form I-140 petitions under an E13 multinational executive and manager classification or E21 classification …
Celebration of constitution citizenship day. USCIS has welcomed 19,000 new citizens in more than 235 naturalization ceremonies across the country between Sept. 17 and Sept. 23 to celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. USCIS reaffirms its commitment to promoting citizenship and making the naturalization process accessible to those who are eligible. Along with the naturalization ceremonies, USCIS …
Deported veterans who return to US. The Biden administration applied a drive over a year ago to help exiled expert access certain benefits, Assist fitted service members to apply for U.S. To come back to the country. Many of the vets who were expel were once green card holders when they served but later were sentence of crimes …
Lead: decode “record” before acting A headline saying a “record number of migrants” is rarely precise — reporters and agencies use different measures. The important distinction is betweenstock (how many foreign-born people live in a place), flow (recent arrivals or encounters), and events (localized incidents).Each type of figure implies different operational and legal responses. Before …
Humane public charge rule. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule in the Federal Register which provides clarity for noncitizens on how DHS will administer the public charge ground of inadmissibility. The rule announced today speaks to the Biden Administration’s commitment to restoring faith in our legal immigration system. The …
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today published a Federal Register notice for the extension and expansion of eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberians and explaining how eligible Liberians may apply for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). USCIS Extends & Expands Work Authorization for Liberians under DED — What to Do Now USCIS has …
Counter labor shortages. Farmers in the U.S. are pushing towards immigration reform because it will ease counter labor shortages and lower food prices. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act already passed by the House and currently in the Senate would provide farmers with reliable employees by making a path to citizenship for undocumented agricultural workers and reforming seasonal …
USCIS is resuming operations under the Cuban Family Reunification Parole (CFRP) program. The agency has mailed interview notices to CFPR program petitioners with instructions for the beneficiary interview. USCIS is sending out additional information about the program to petitioners with pending applications. The CFRP program is intended to provide a safe pathway to the U.S. for certain …
Related Guidance Religious Workers. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, is improve its policy advice in the USCIS Policy Manual. The aim is to reorganize and expand on existing guidance for special immigrant and nonimmigrant religious workers. The update make clear the special immigrant religious worker advice, and provides comprehensive information about the special immigrant religious worker filing …
The Biden administration announced a new rule last week to codify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The new rule on DACA will take effect October 31. President Barack Obama implemented DACA in 2012 as an executive order, allowing eligible young adults who came to the U.S. as children to work and study without fear …
U.S. relief options for Ukrainians The war has displaced millions; however, several U.S. options can provide lawful stay and work permission. Our firm helps you compare each path and choose the one that best fits your facts. TPS for Ukraine: Temporary Protected Status allows eligible Ukrainians to live and work in the U.S. for a …