The US Embassy in Poland reminded American expats this week to always carry current proof of legal immigration status, and a current valid passport, when travelling throughout Europe, including within the Schengen region. The refugee crisis has resulted in the re-imposition of border controls and inspections in many European countries, and policies have been changing on…
A glance at any major news site in the last year, and especially in the last few weeks, and it is impossible not to notice the massive migration of immigrants around the world of a historical magnitude. With the tremendous influx of refugees into Europe from war torn and impoverished regions of Africa, Syria, Afghanistan and…
The USCIS, in conjunction with the Department of State, announced on September 9, 2015 a major change regarding the timing of filing adjustment of status applications, or submitting immigrant visa application documents, for beneficiaries of pending family or employment based immigrant visa petitions. This is in response to a previous directive from President Obama and…
As immigrant workers in Norway “take it on the chin” with the oil industry downsizing in the current economic client, here is an excellent article about a law firm in Stavanger, Norway helping to give free seminars to foreign employees facing downsizing. Knowing legal rights as a foreign worker in Norway (or any other country)…
Late Monday, a federal court judge issued a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking Department of Homeland Security / USCIS implementation of President Obama’s expanded deferred action program for for child arrivals and parents of US citizens and lawful permanent residents (DAPA and expanded DACA). The federal court judge determined that the states who filed the lawsuit…
Late last week the USCIS updated information regarding implementation of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). A preview of the revised I-821D Application instructions was posted, along with a reminder of other helpful eligibility information. The USCIS anticipates accepting childhood DACA applications under the expanded program, on February 18th, 2015. More information can be found…
For many folks who immigrate to the United States and gain permanent residency or US Citizenship, the US becomes their primary place of residence forever after. However, in this increasingly international world, immigrants may often find themselves relocating away from the US later in life. For individuals with a green card, they may think that…
