USCIS

  • US Appeals Court Upholds Deportation of Man Despite Holding Wrongfully-Issued Citizenship Certificate for 21 Years

    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled against a man from Trinidad and Tobago, denying his claim to U.S. citizenship and upholding his deportation, despite the fact that he held a wrongfully-issued Certificate of Citizenship for over two decades. The case involves Lall, a man who was issued a Certificate of…

  • USCIS Launches New Online Form to Support Family Unity for Noncitizen Relatives of U.S. Citizens

    The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant update aimed at keeping families together. Starting Aug. 19, 2024, USCIS will begin accepting applications through its newly released Form I-131F, available exclusively online. This form is designed specifically for noncitizen spouses and step-children of U.S. citizens seeking parole in place, a process that…

  • September 2024 Visa Bulletin Reports Significant EB-3 Retrogression

    The U.S. Department of State’s September 2024 Visa Bulletin reveals substantial retrogression in EB-3 categories, with no progression in any listed categories. This update aligns with the Department’s earlier warnings about potential delays and backward movement in employment-based visa categories. Key Points: The final action date chart from the State Department’s September 2024 Visa Bulletin is available below: Future…