Trump Extends Ban on Certain Green Cards/Visas (June 22, 2020 Proclamation)
Hill & Piibe, Immigration Law Blog
by Susan Hill
3y ago
By Susan E. Hill On June 22, 2020 President Trump extended his previous ban (April 22, 2020) and also added in certain temporary visas.  The ban is effective immediately until December 31, 2020, for the following categories:   Green cards Only applies to people outside the U.S. who do not yet have a green card This means no new green cards will be granted outside the U.S. If you are already inside the U.S. and applying for Adjustment of Status, you are not affected If you are the spouse or child (under 21 years old) of a U.S. citizen, you are not affected If you already have a green ..read more
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Avoid These Mistakes in Your Supporting Evidence
Hill & Piibe, Immigration Law Blog
by Susan Hill
3y ago
By Alary E. Piibe All immigration cases must be supported by evidence.  The evidence should be clear, relevant and consistent with your claim.  Here are common mistakes to avoid with your evidence. Errors on officially issued government documents Immigration officials will compare every detail of your documents.  Innocent typos and errors on a supporting document can doom your case.  This is especially frustrating where an official document from a foreign government contains errors, because it is the government’s mistake, not yours.  We commonly see errors on birth cer ..read more
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Proposed USCIS Filing Fee Increases—Apply Before They Go Into Effect!
Hill & Piibe, Immigration Law Blog
by Susan Hill
3y ago
by Hill & Piibe, June 12, 2020 In November 2019, USCIS published a lengthy notice in the Federal Register about its intention to raise filing fees.  As of the writing of this blog, it has not yet finalized the fee increases, and there is no anticipated date of when they will go into effect.    Some striking propositions: Adjustment of Status (Form I-485), which is the application for a green card from within the United States (rather than applying abroad at a U.S. consulate): The current fee includes free related applications, such as advance parole (travel permit), and the ..read more
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O Visas and EB-1 Green Cards for Extraordinary Ability—You Might Qualify!
Hill & Piibe, Immigration Law Blog
by Susan Hill
3y ago
By Susan E. Hill We handle many O visas and green cards for Extraordinary Ability people, and quite often people don’t believe they qualify until they talk to us.  “Extraordinary ability” is a generic category which covers most occupations and fields.  You hear of actors and sports figures using the category, but it also covers academics, business people, the arts and the sciences.  It includes behind-the scenes occupations as well. The standard is easier to reach than what many people think.  Here is a breakdown that explains away some common misconceptions. It is based on ..read more
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I-601 And I-601A “Provisional” Hardship Waivers For Relatives With Unlawful Presence In The U.S.
Hill & Piibe, Immigration Law Blog
by Susan Hill
3y ago
This article originally appeared in our 2016 Newsletter Some families have heard that their relative is barred from the United States due to prior unlawful presence, and needs a waiver to obtain a family green card.  The unlawful presence waiver is necessary when two things occur: (1) your relative was unlawfully present in the U.S. for 180 days or longer; AND (2) then your relative left the United States. After living in the U.S. unlawfully AND thereafter leaving the U.S., your relative is barred from returning again for a period of: three years if unlawfully present for 180-364 days; o ..read more
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Can My U.S. Citizen Child Help Me?
Hill & Piibe, Immigration Law Blog
by Susan Hill
3y ago
This article originally appeared in our 2016 Newsletter This is a common question, here are the scenarios where your U.S. citizen child might help you get a green card (permanent residency) if you are in the U.S. unlawfully.  If you are outside the United States, then please see information about Family Green cards.   Your child is 21 years or older Your child must wait until s/he is 21 years old in order to file a family petition for your green card.  The petition must include evidence to prove you are related, such as a birth certificate.  Once that petition is approved ..read more
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The New ICE Detention and Removal/Deportation Priorities
Hill & Piibe, Immigration Law Blog
by Susan Hill
3y ago
The following is a summary of the new ICE memo issued on February 18, 2021, relating to ICE’s detention and deportation priorities under President Biden.  These policies are effective immediately for the next 90 days, and can impact current cases already in detention and/or Immigration  Court.  It basically reverts to pre-Trump enforcement policies. What actions/cases are affected? Whether to detain a person Whether to issue or follow through on a Notice To Appear (NTA) that places a person into deportation/removal proceedings in Immigration Court Administrative violations Whet ..read more
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Citizenship Act of 2021
Hill & Piibe, Immigration Law Blog
by Susan Hill
3y ago
Democrats introduced legislation last week in the House and Senate, designed to update U.S. immigration laws.  The legislation is backed by President Biden.  It is not yet official law—it must be passed by both the House and Senate and signed by the President. Here are highlights of the proposals: 8-year pathway to citizenship for those undocumented immigrants in the U.S. before January 1, 2021 You can qualify even if you were deported before January 1, 2021—but you must have had at least 3 years of physical presence here, and your deportation had to occur on or after January 20, 20 ..read more
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Adjustment of Status: Waiting Inside the United States for your Green Card Interview
Hill & Piibe, Immigration Law Blog
by Susan Hill
3y ago
This article originally appeared in our 2016 Newsletter Getting your green card is a two-step process:  Step One is an “Immigrant Visa” petition, which declares the category for your green card (usually Family or Employment–More information about the green card categories here); and Step Two is the interview.  The purpose of the interview process is to go over your immigration and criminal record in detail, and make sure you are a “good person” deserving of a green card.  When planning out your case, you must decide whether you will interview inside the U.S. (“Adjustment of Stat ..read more
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President Biden’s Immigration Proposals: How they may affect you! (January 20, 2021)
Hill & Piibe, Immigration Law Blog
by Susan Hill
3y ago
Today we welcome President Biden and his speedy attention to immigration laws and reform.  Below is a summary of his proposals that he issued today, courtesy of the American Immigration  Council, and how they can affect you/your family: An eight-year pathway to citizenship for all 11 million undocumented immigrants. The bill would provide a five-year path to permanent residence for all undocumented immigrants present in the United States on January 1, 2021, followed by a three-year wait for naturalization. Certain individuals with long-standing ties to the United States and previou ..read more
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