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Coronavirus and Immigration | Ask Garry
The World Health Organization has declared the Coronavirus as a “public health emergency of international concern.” How does this tragic outbreak affect US immigration? USCIS has closed its international offices in Beijing and Ghuangzhou, China. All appointments will be rescheduled. Additionally, USCIS has encouraged everyone who feels sick or has started manifesting symptoms of illness…
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How Public Charge Policy Affects Immigration | Ask Garry
Last year, USCIS announced proposed policy changes relating to the requirement that a person seeking admission to the U.S. is not likely to become a public charge. A public charge is someone who is dependent on public resources while in the U.S., such as welfare benefits. A person seeking admission is anyone seeking to obtain…
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2020 Democratic Candidates’ Stances on Immigration
The 2020 presidential election is mere months away, and candidates from the Democratic Party are vying for the nomination – but where does each one stand on immigration? Here’s what you need to know. 2020 Democratic Candidates: Positions on Immigration There are currently 11 people still in the race for the Democratic Party’s 2020 nomination,…
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Ask Garry: How Can An Indian National Obtain an E-2 Visa?
There is a significant buzz about E-2 visas in the media lately, particularly for nationals of India. Let me cut through the marketing hype and break this option down into practical terms. What Is The E-2 Visa? The E-2 visa program is for a foreign national to make a business investment in the U.S.…
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The USCIS’s Proposed Rule to Prevent Asylum Seekers From Obtaining Work Authorization
A proposed rule that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services filed in mid-November could prevent some asylum seekers from obtaining work authorization in the United States. The rule, which is currently open for public comment, would affect thousands of asylum seekers who unlawfully crossed the U.S. border and need work permits to earn money while their…
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Temporary Protected Status Extended For Six Countries
The Department of Homeland Security announced on November 1st, 2019 that Temporary Protected Status would be extended for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan until January 2021. These extensions are in compliance with the preliminary injunctions of cases Ramos, et al. v. Nielsen, et. al,; Saget, et. al. v. Trump, et. al.;…
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Ask Garry: Why Are The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Fees Going Up?
USCIS has announced a change in the fees it charges for the services it provides. The announcement became official November 14th, but is subject to comments from the public for over 30 days. The rate change is expected to go into effect in December 2019, while the comment period is still running. Here is…
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Ask Garry: Why Are H-1B Petition Denials Rising?
According to a report from the National Foundation for American Policy, October 2019, it is now four times more likely that an H-1B petition will be denied by USCIS. Of most concern is the fact that the law on H-1Bs has not changed. If the law is the same, what is it that accounts for…
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Ask Garry: What Is Denaturalization, and Who Is At Risk?
In US Immigration Law, the process of becoming a US citizen is called naturalization. Sometimes, the government tries to take citizenship away from someone who has been approved for naturalization. The process is called denaturalization. The Trump Administration has been denaturalizing US citizens at an alarming rate under initiatives called Operation Janus and Operation…
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Changes to EB-5 Visa Requirements Coming into Effect Soon
The EB-5 visa allows foreign investors, their spouses, and unmarried children under 21 years of age to obtain lawful permanent residency in the U.S. The program was created in 1990 to stimulate the economy and foster job growth. To qualify for an EB-5 visa, an investor must meet specific requirements, which were recently updated by…
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