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02/10/2023

BIG NEWS FOR APPLICANTS APPROVED FOR ASYLUM!!

USCIS has recently clarified that asylees who are approved for asylum DO NOT need to wait one year before filing their greencard application! The policy states that the individuals must have been physically present in the U.S. for one year WHILE the agency processes their Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, rather than at the time they file their adjustment of status application. Since processing of the I-485 application is taking more than one year, asylees can apply for their greencards right away!

If you were approved for Asylum and believe you are eligible to file your adjustment of status application now, call our office today! 703-682-2134.

10/12/2021

For any questions about the diversity Visa program, please contact my Law office. Here’s a helpful link.

لقد بدأ الآن قبول طلبات الحصول على تأشيرة التنوع (DV)! قم بزيارة https://dvprogram.state.gov للتقديم. تقبل الطلبات حتى 9 تشرين الثاني – 7:00 مساءً بتوقيت بيروت.
يرجى مراجعة الإرشادات المفصلة عبر https://go.usa.gov/xMGtY

We are now accepting applications for the Diversity Visa (DV) program! Visit https://dvprogram.state.gov to apply. Applications can be submitted until November 9 at 7:00pm – Beirut time.
For step-by-step instructions, please check https://go.usa.gov/xMGtY

01/31/2021

Promising immigration news with many more expected to follow soon.

07/10/2020

Attention: There is an IMPORTANT New Rule pertaining to International Students (F1 and M1 visa holders) that was released by ICE this week:

This New Rule changes the current ICE policy of allowing F1 students to take all classes online, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the Fall semester, students can only remain in the U.S. in F1 status if (1) they attend a school with hybrid (online and in person) instruction and attend some classes in person or hybrid, and the minimum allowed classes online, or (2) if they attend all classes in person, with the usual exception that they may take a maximum of one online course or three credit hours online.

Schools that will offer classes online-only in the Fall semester will not be able to keep F1 students in status (including both new and returning/ongoing F1s).

For more information, and to get advice about your specific situation, please contact REG Legal Solutions to schedule a consultation.

Due to COVID-19, SEVP instituted a temporary exemption regarding online courses for the spring and summer semesters. This policy permitted nonimmigrant students to take more online courses than normally permitted by federal regulation to maintain their nonimmigrant status during the COVID-19 emergen...

04/10/2020

Explaining the CARES act for not making residential rent or mortgage payments.
Call us if you have any questions.

The CARES act, providing economic relief for those affected by the pandemic, was just signed into law by the President. One of the provisions of this act is a “Temporary Moratorium on Eviction Filings” (Sec 4024). This stipulates that a Tenant living in a “covered property” may not be evicted for non-payment, partial payment, or late payment of rents for a period of 120 days after the date the legislation was signed. Additionally, those Tenants may not be served Notice to Vacate for a period of 120 days after the date the legislation was signed.

We can guide you to check your records to determine if your property is a “covered property” so that we know how to legally handle any delinquent rent payments. The act describes a “covered property” as follows:

(2) COVERED PROPERTY—The term ‘‘covered property’’ means any property that:

(A) participates in:
(i) a covered housing program (as defined in section 41411(a) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C.12491(a))); or
(ii) the rural housing voucher program under section 542 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1490r); or
(B) has a:
(i) Federally backed mortgage loan; or
(ii) Federally backed multifamily mortgage loan.

04/05/2020

Tenant -landlord rights during Covid-19 in Fairfax County. Call us if you have any questions.

While many things remain uncertain during COVID-19, here are some things to remember about tenant-landlord rights that may provide guidance.

03/18/2020

Coronavirus USCIS Closures: Effective today, March 18th, USCIS has suspended all routine services through at least April 1st, to protect public health and safety. If you have a scheduled USCIS appointment (green card interview, naturalization interview, or oath ceremony) or an Application Support Center (fingerprinting) appointment during this time period, do not attend. USCIS will mail you a new appointment letter with your rescheduled date. Stay home and stay safe!

https://www.uscis.gov/content/homepage-0

03/18/2020

Coronavirus USCIS Closures: Effective today, March 18th, USCIS has suspended all routine services through at least April 1st, to protect public health and safety. If you have a scheduled USCIS appointment (green card interview, naturalization interview, or oath ceremony) or an Application Support Center (fingerprinting) appointment during this time period, do not attend. USCIS will mail you a new appointment letter with your rescheduled date. Stay home and stay safe!

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a component of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

03/13/2020

Do you have questions about Visas and Travel to the U.S. during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? The U.S. President has announced a travel ban of visitors and certain other travelers from many European countries for the next 30 days. If you are visiting the U.S. and cannot leave due to health reasons or travel restrictions, REG Legal Solutions can advise you about your options for protecting your status.

Today President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation, which suspends the entry of most foreign nationals who have been in certain European countries at any point during the 14 days prior to their scheduled arrival to the United States. These countries, known as the Schengen Area, inclu...

03/11/2020

On February 24, 2020, USCIS began to implement the new "Public Charge" rule and is now applying it to certain new applications for green cards in the U.S., especially in family sponsorship cases. A similar rule applies to people applying for an immigrant visa overseas. The new rule makes it more difficult to get a green card for people who have received, or are likely to receive public benefits in the future. The rule also requires certain new green card applicants to include a new Form I-944 with their Adjustment of Status application. Click below to read the USCIS new Public Charge Fact Sheet:

DHS will implement the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds final rule beginning on Feb. 24, 2020, including in Illinois. DHS published the rule on Aug. 14, 2019, but, shortly before the fi