Monthly Archives: July 2015

USCIS Processing Time for National Benefits Center, May 31, 2015

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Mike Baker

The chart will show most of the types of forms processed at the field office or service center. USCIS Processing Time Information If the field office or service center is meeting its goal for processing a form, you will find … Continue reading →

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August 2015 Visa Bulletin

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Mike Baker

Visa Bulletin For August 2015 Number 82 Volume IX Washington, D.C View as Printer Friendly PDF A. STATUTORY NUMBERS 1.  This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during August. Consular officers are required to report to the Department of State documentarily … Continue reading →

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USCIS Issues DACA Renewal Filing Tips

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Mike Baker

USCIS Issues DACA Renewal Filing Tips Because some deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) recipients wait too long to request DACA renewal or do not correctly submit all the required forms and fees, resulting in their employment authorization documents (EADs) … Continue reading →

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USCIS Provides Updated Guidance for F2A and F2B Derivative CSPA Cases Affected by Cuellar de Osorio

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Mike Baker

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a policy memorandum (PM) rescinding a case hold issued on November 21, 2013 for certain Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) cases impacted by the nationwide class action litigation in Scialabba v. Cuellar … Continue reading →

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Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2014

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Mike Baker

The Department of State’s (DOS’) Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor has released the Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2014. There are nearly 200 country reports in the 2014 edition. The introduction notes that while the report, … Continue reading →

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