Immigration Medical Exam Now Must Be Submitted with Application to Adjust Status in the US. On December 2, 2024, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a change in the filing of Form I-693 when seeking to adjust status or register permanent residence in the US through Form I-485. Now, applicants required to submit a […]
The Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins (“PACT”) Act Act of 2021 (“PACT Act”), became law on August 10, 2022, and provides eligibility for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to Veterans. Effective March 5, 2024, Veterans in three recently-created cohorts are eligible to enroll in VA health care on an expedited
More Health Care Sooner for Veterans Exposed to Toxins Read More »
Two days ago, on January 30th, USCIS announced an increase of up to 26% for certain filing fees, especially those associated with family-based immigration benefit applications (e.g., I-130, I-485, I-751, etc.). The fees will be applied to certain forms that are postmarked on or after April 1, 2024. For instance, the filing fee for a
USCIS to Increase Filing Fees on April Fools Day! Read More »
PLGPC recently became the Interior’s only Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) authorized to act on behalf of foreign persons applying for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number or ITIN via Form W-7 or Employer Identification Number (EIN) via Form SS-4. Foreign nationals, who have a valid tax filing requirement need an ITIN or EIN if they are
Recently, a JBER Soldier and his foreign national wife were found by the DOJ to have engaged in a fraudulent marriage scheme that involved applying and obtaining dependent and immigration benefits from the federal government. The couple fabricated evidence to show they were in a real marriage and misrepresented their relationship in forms submitted to
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In the past six months, we’ve been successful getting our clients’ cases moved ahead of the pack by asking USCIS for expedited processing and providing strong evidence to support the agency’s approval of this discretionary action. Many immigration lawyers in Alaska and the Lower 48 discourage clients from seeking “expedited adjudication” of their cases arguing that it’s a waste of time because it’s never granted. But, you have nothing to lose by asking!
Don’t be afraid to ask . . . USCIS to expedite your immigration case! Read More »
In the past year, we’ve had a number of bankruptcy inquiries from new arrivals to our great state. While we’re always available for a 15-minute complimentary consultation via Zoom or telephone, it’s a good idea to do some quick math on your own to see if and when you can file in Alaska and if
No problem! USCIS will accept it, for now. Today, USCIS announced it is waiving, temporarily, the requirement that the I-693 be signed by a civil surgeon no earlier than 60 days before filing for an immigration benefit (e.g., I-485 to adjust your status while you are present in the United States). That means if you
I-693 Signed Earlier Than 60 Days Before Applying for an Immigration Benefit? Read More »
Benjamin Franklin warned against procrastination stating: “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” No words could be truer when it comes to estate planning, especially when completing your last will and testament (“LW&T”). A current LW&T ensures your property gets distributed at your death according to your wishes and not state intestacy
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Immigration Law practitioners emphasize to their clients, early and often, the need to keep the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) informed within ten days of any address change. Non-U.S. Citizens over the age of 14 in the United States for thirty days or longer are required to register and submit biometrics to the Department
When Updating Your Address with the USCIS Isn’t Enough. Read More »
