U Visa

U Visa

The U visa is a nonimmigrant visa that is reserved for victims of crime who assist law enforcement. It is meant to protect non-citizen victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity. U visa holders […]

DHS’s Public Charge Final Rule, effective Dec. 23, 2022

DHS’s Public Charge Final Rule, effective

The final rule, provides clarity and consistency for noncitizens on how DHS will administer the public charge ground of inadmissibility. This final rule restores the historical understanding of a “public charge” that had been in place for decades. When making a public charge inadmissibility determination under this final rule, DHS will consider an applicant’s “age; […]

Immigration Relief in Unforeseen Circumstances

Immigration Relief in Unforeseen Circumstances

Natural catastrophes and other extreme situations can sometimes affect the processing of your USCIS application, petition, or immigration request. USCIS has discretion to take the measures on a case-by-case basis upon request, if you have been affected by a natural catastrophe or other unforeseen circumstance.