The Law Offices of Bolanle Mayowa

12/28/2021

USCIS Guidance on Expedited EADs for Healthcare Workers
Effective immediately, if you are a healthcare worker who has a pending Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal application (Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization) and your EAD expires in 30 days or less or has already expired, you can request expedited processing of your EAD application.

04/23/2020

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspending-entry-immigrants-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-economic-recovery-following-covid-19-outbreak/

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has significantly disrupted the livelihoods of Americans. In Proclamation 9994 of March 13, 2020 (Declaring a Nation

04/21/2020

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52363852

The US leader will sign an executive order to suspend migration, but it's not clear how he will do it.

04/04/2020

USCIS REMAINS CLOSED THROUGH MAY 3, 2020

On March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) temporarily closed our offices to the public and cancelled all appointments, interviews, and ceremonies to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). That temporary closure is currently in effect through May 3, and may be extended. Our employees continue to work and are performing mission-essential functions that do not involve face-to-face contact with the public.

During this time, USCIS will provide emergency services for limited situations. To request an emergency appointment, contact the USCIS Contact Center: https://uscis.gov/contactcenter.

Please refer to the chart below for instructions on what, if anything, you need to do:

If you were scheduled for…

Then…

A naturalization, Green Card, or other interview at a field office

You don’t need to do anything. We will mail you a new interview notice when normal operations resume.

A biometrics appointment at an Application Support Center

You don’t need to do anything. We will mail you a notice with further instructions.

An asylum interview

You don’t need to do anything. We will mail you a new interview notice when normal operations resume.

A naturalization oath ceremony

You don’t need to do anything. We will mail you a new oath ceremony notice when normal operations resume.

An emergency service such as advance parole

You need to call the USCIS Contact Center for immediate rescheduling: https://uscis.gov/contactcenter

An appointment at a field office for something other than an interview or ceremony

Check https://uscis.gov/closings to learn when your field office will reopen. Then, call the USCIS Contact Center to reschedule your appointment: https://uscis.gov/contactcenter

We will provide further updates as the situation develops and will continue to follow CDC guidance. Please visit https://uscis.gov/coronavirus for more information.

Education and precautions are the strongest tools against infection. Get the latest facts by visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID-19 website: https://cdc.gov/coronavirus.

Sincerely,

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

You have many ways to get basic information about immigration services and ask questions about a pending case. Through our digital self-help tools and live assistance, the USCIS Contact Center provide

02/06/2020

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/01/31/2020-travelvisa-restrictions

Today, President Trump reaffirmed his oath to protect our Nation by raising the bar of security around the world—ensuring that those who wish to enter our country are properly screened and vetted.

02/03/2020

Practical Implications of the Travel Ban for Entry of Immigrants from Nigeria, Burma, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Sudan and Tanzania.

The expanded travel ban that was issued on January 31, 2020 which is scheduled to take effect on February 21, 2020 is a broad statement that has raised a lot of questions for Immigrants and Intending immigrants.

As of this morning at 9:30am, Monday February 2, 2020, USCIS and The State Dept are yet to issue guidelines on how it will be implemented. In the past after the initial confusion and chaos, the guideline has been that it was not applicable to people who already had approved visas and people who were already US residents but traveled temporarily out of the country. They also provided a means for people to individually apply for waivers on a case by case basis

The categories of people who may be affected are:
Intending immigrants who are yet to file a Petition or Application
People with approved Petitions but who have not filed adjustments of status or DS-260 applications
People with approved DS-260 who have been issued visas but have not entered into the US as immigrants
Intending immigrants who are physically in the United States and have filed applications to adjust status to permanent residents
Intending immigrants who are physically in the United States who are yet to file applications to adjust status to permanent residents
Immigrants who reside in the United States who are currently out of the United States

The initial implication is for anyone in the above category to take note of the effective date of the expanded travel ban. The next thing would be to get advice from an immigration attorney as to steps to take within the law regarding how the travel ban affects them.

The hope is the administration will release guidelines very soon on how they intend to implement the expanded travel ban. Even though organizations and different politicians have vowed to litigate regarding the travel ban, the practical implication right now is that it has immediate consequences for individuals and families and they need to get practical advice on how to navigate the system.

Practical Implications of the Travel Ban for Entry of Immigrants from Nigeria, Burma, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Sudan and Tanzania. USCIS will stop requiring abused adopted children to prove that they lived with abusive parents for the required two years US

02/01/2020

Trump Administration Issues Travel Ban for Nigeria, Burma, Eritea, Kyrgyzstan, Sudan and Tanzania.

The Trump administration has issued a travel ban for the above countries. Please talk to an attorney if you are an immigrant or an attending immigrant from the above countries.

Immigration Counsel Bolanle Mayowa-Kassim to Serve on the Supreme Court Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law

01/31/2020

Immigration Counsel Bolanle Mayowa-Kassim to Serve on the Supreme Court Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law

Immigration Counsel Bolanle Mayowa-Kassim to Serve on the Supreme Court Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law

01/31/2020

Immigration Counsel Bolanle Mayowa-Kassim to Serve on the Supreme Court Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law

01/31/2020

USCIS Announces Public Charge Rule Implementation Following Supreme Court Stay of Nationwide Injunctions
Release Date: Jan. 30, 2020

WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will implement the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds final rule (“Final Rule”) on Feb. 24, 2020, except for in the State of Illinois where the rule remains enjoined by a federal court as of Jan. 30, 2020. Under the Final Rule, USCIS will look at the factors required under the law by Congress, like an alien’s age, health, income, education and skills, among others, in order to determine whether the alien is likely at any time to become a public charge.

Welcome to the Law Offices of Bolanle MayowaChoosing the correct lawfirm to represent you, your business, your organization, and your family is imperative to reaching success.We are a Concierge Law Firm located in Central New Jersey. Our goal is to provi

01/28/2020

5-4 Supreme Court Ruling allows Trump Administration to make it more difficult for low-income immigrants to come to or remain legally in the United States.

Welcome to the Law Offices of Bolanle MayowaChoosing the correct lawfirm to represent you, your business, your organization, and your family is imperative to reaching success.We are a Concierge Law Firm located in Central New Jersey. Our goal is to provi