Law Offices of Gene S. Devore, P.A. (Immigration Attorneys)

Law Offices of Gene S. Devore, P.A. (Immigration Attorneys) OUR OFFICE HAS ENGAGED EXCLUSIVELY IN THE PRACTICE OF IMMIGRATION LAW FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS. Pleas

01/20/2021

PRESIDENT BIDEN TO SEND COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM BILL TO CONGRESS

The new administration plans to send an extensive immigration reform bill to Congress immediately. The bill, which must ultimately win the support of Congress, includes an eight-year pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Under the bill, undocumented immigrants would be able to apply for
permanent residence after five years if they pass criminal and national security background checks and pay their taxes. After three years, these individuals would be able to apply to become citizens. The proposal also seeks to provide permanent protection for those individuals under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, creating an immediate path to citizenship for DACA recipients. The bill also proposes to invest in enhanced border technology and provide aid to Central American countries to help them reduce corruption and violence. All of this is subject to change, but the administration has committed to immediate action. PLEASE WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION SOON.

12/09/2020

DACA PROGRAM FULLY RESTORED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

After a recent court order, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reinstated the entire Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program on Monday, December 7th. DACA is now accepting initial applications for the first time since 2017.

The DACA program, established in 2012 by the Obama Administration, grants temporary status to certain individuals who came to the United States as children. DACA offers protected status in 2 year increments and provides the recipient with a work permit. DHS is now accepting initial applications.

If you believe you are eligible to apply or have any questions in general related to your case, please call our office. Please note, that this DACA ruling is not permanent. There are still court cases that could challenge DACA’s continuation. However, President-elect Biden has vowed to retain DACA and find a way to grant DACA recipients a pathway to U.S. citizenship. PLEASE WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION SOON.

08/04/2020

CHANGES TO USCIS VISA FEES

USCIS recently published a new list of fees for all visa applications. The new rule adjusted fees by a weighted average of 20 percent; added new fees; established multiple fees for nonimmigrant worker petitions, and limited the number of beneficiaries for certain forms. USCIS will provide a grace period of up to 60 days in which it will accept both the previous and the new versions of certain forms as long as payment of the new, correct fees accompanies the forms. Applicants and petitioners must use the new or revised form by Oct. 2, 2020. If applicable, we will keep you posted of any new modifications relevant to your case. PLEASE WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION SOON.

06/19/2020

SUPREME COURT RULES THAT DACA MAY CONTINUE

Yesterday, the Supreme Court allowed the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to continue.

Therefore, the hundreds of thousands of young people who hold DACA status will temporarily keep their status to live and work in the United States. It remains unclear if the DACA program will resume accepting new applications. Regardless, for the time being, this was a victory for those under DACA status, who no longer face the threat of removal. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office. WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION SOON.

04/23/2020

TRUMP SIGNS PROCLAMATION TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING CERTAIN AREAS OF IMMIGRATION

President Trump’s proclamation becomes effective on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 11:59pm (ET), expires in 60 days and may be continued as deemed necessary.

Overall, the proclamation suspends the entry of any individual seeking to enter the U.S. as an immigrant if:

- OUTSIDE the United States on the effective date of
the proclamation;

- Does not have a valid immigrant visa on the effective date;

- Does not have a valid travel document that permits travel to the
United States.

Who does the proclamation NOT affect (among others):

- Individuals who have already applied or will apply for
adjustment of status IN the U.S;

- Lawful permanent residents (LPR);

- Nonimmigrant visa holders and applicants (temporary visas);
However, these nonimmigrant visa programs will be reviewed
in 30 days to determine whether additional restrictions will be
added.

- Spouses of U.S. citizens;

- Children of U.S. citizens under the age of 21;

- Asylum seekers.

If you have any questions regarding a specific case or the proclamation as a whole, please contact our office. PLEASE WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION SOON.

04/22/2020

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND IMMIGRATION

President Trump announced on Tuesday that he would issue an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration to the United States. The exact details of the order are yet to be determined and should emerge over the next few days. We will keep you informed of any information as it becomes known. If you have any questions please contact our office. WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION SOON.

04/01/2020

USCIS TEMPORARY OFFICE CLOSURE EXTENDED UNTIL AT LEAST MAY 3

The temporary suspension of all routine face-to-face services with applicants at all USCIS offices, including all interviews, biometric collection appointments and naturalization ceremonies, has been extended through May 3. As of now, USCIS offices will re-open on May 4, unless public closures are extended further.

USCIS field offices are expected to send notices to applicants and petitioners with scheduled appointments impacted by the temporary public closure.

If you think you have a case that may be affected by USCIS office closures, please contact this office.

WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION SOON. STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY!

03/16/2020

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Dear all clients:

We understand that the current situation regarding Coronavirus has created unusual and uncertain circumstances for everyone. However, we remain ready and committed to serving your Immigration needs as we all navigate through this challenging time. If you have any questions, we can always be reached by office phone or via email. We will continue to monitor the situation and remain up to date with all USCIS and Immigration guidelines that may be subject to change.

PLEASE WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION SOON AND CONTACT THIS OFFICE WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

THANK YOU,

GENE DEVORE

01/30/2020

H-1B VISA REGISTRATION INFORMATION

USCIS has announced that as of DECEMBER 6, 2019 they have implemented an electronic registration requirement for petitioners seeking to submit H-1B cap-subject petitions. This means that employers seeking to file Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption, must first electronically register and pay an associated $10 fee for each electronic registration they submit to USCIS.

The initial registration period will begin MARCH 1 through MARCH 20, 2020, for FY 2021 H-1B allocations. If more than a sufficient number of registrations are received, USCIS will then randomly select the number of registrations projected as needed to reach the FY 2021 H-1B numerical allocations after the initial registration period closes, and notify registrants who have been selected no later than MARCH 31, 2020.

Those petitioners with selected registrations will be eligible to file a FY 2021 cap-subject petition only for the individual named in the registration and within the filing period, typically within 90 days after receiving eligibility notice.

PLEASE WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION SOON!

05/31/2019

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO VOTE ON BILL THAT WOULD PROTECT DACA, TPS, AND DED RECIPIENTS

Last week, the House Judiciary Committee passed two bills out of committee that would give Dreamers and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) recipients permanent protection and a path to citizenship. The House Rules Committee took additional steps lining-up what will become a single combined Dream/TPS bill, HR 6, to go for a full House vote on Tuesday or Wednesday. PLEASE WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION SOON.

05/20/2019

USCIS SLOWDOWN ON PROCESSING IMMIGRATiON CASES

Please be aware that due to new policies at USCIS, if you have a case pending, it is more than likely that a decision may take longer than in years past. This is due to several policies that have created a backlog and made the process of reviewing an individual case longer and less efficient. While recent data has shown that the number of cases submitted to USCIS have actually declined since 2017, the processing time has actually
Increased.

Therefore, if you have a case pending and the wait time has been abnormally long, please be patient. The longer processing time has no bearing on the outcome of your case, but rather reflects new governmental policies which have created delays. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THIS OFFICE. WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION SOON.

01/30/2019

H-1B VISA PROGRAM - NEW RULE

The Department of Homeland Security issued a final rule amending regulations governing H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those that may be eligible for the advanced degree exemption.
The final rule reverses the order by which USCIS selects H-1B petitions under the H-1b regular cap and the advanced degree exemption.

Effective April 1, USCIS will first select H-1B petitions submitted on behalf of all beneficiaries, including those that may be eligible for the advanced degree exemption. USCIS will then select from the remaining eligible petitions, a number projected to reach for the advanced degree exemption. Changing the order in which USCIS counts these allocations will likely increase the number of petitions for beneficiaries with a master’s or higher degree from a U.S. institution of higher education to be selected under the H-1B numerical allocations.

USCIS will begin accepting H-1B cap petitions for Fiscal Year 2020 on April 1, 2019. The reverse selection order will apply to petitions filed for the Fiscal Year 2020 H-1B cap season. Petitioners may file an H-1B petition no more than 6 months before the employment start date requested for the beneficiary. IF YOU HAVE A CASE WHICH YOU THINK MAY APPLY OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION SOON.

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