With so many sources of information, it's easy to feel confused when it comes to the ever-changing world of immigration law. To help you make sense of it, Smith Knudson is here to explain the key differences between statutes, regulations, policy memos, and social media…
On June 17, 2024, President Biden announced a new program for certain spouses of U.S. citizens that will hopefully go into effect by the end of the summer. Under current law, U.S. citizens may already file petitions for their spouses as the basis for their…
Summary The medical exam required for applications for permanent residence is now valid without expiration. On April 4, 2024, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that I-693 medical examination reports will no longer expire. Effective immediately, the results of these mandatory medical exams…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced significant fee increases for a wide range of immigration forms and services that will go into effect on April 1, 2024. However, USCIS is also implementing automatic fee waivers (not charging) for certain forms related…
On July 25, 2023, a federal judge blocked the Biden’s administration new regulation titled “Circumvention of Legal Pathways.” The new regulation, which has been in place since May 11, 2023, sought to limit the number of people who are presumed eligible for asylum to those…
On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Congress issued a final rule titled “Circumvention of Lawful Pathways.” Below is a simplified summary of this final rule for informational purposes. When does the final rule go into effect? The final rule is effective as of May 11,…
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