Whether you’re a US citizen, a green card holder, a visa holder, or a refugee, you’ll go through inspection by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers each time you enter the United States. This process applies at all points of entry — airports, land borders, and seaports — and includes a short interview that can […]
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Green card processing times vary depending on whether you apply through employment or family sponsorship. Each path has its own steps and timeline, so it’s not just about completing paperwork. In most cases, two key waiting periods affect how long it takes. First, you have to wait for your priority date to become current on […]
Each month, USCIS announces which applicants living in the US should file their adjustment of status applications using either the “Final Action Dates” chart or the “Dates for Filing” chart. For June 2025: Family-based applicants must use the “Dates for Filing” chart. Employment-based applicants should follow the “Final Action Dates” chart. Both charts are available […]
A new USCIS memo expands the agency’s authority to initiate deportation proceedings by issuing Notices to Appear (NTAs) against individuals whose immigration benefit applications are denied and who are no longer lawfully present in the US. Do not hesitate to talk to our green card lawyer in New York if this change affects you. USCIS […]