We end the week with some new developments for United States Citizens with expired passports.
On June 29, 2022, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Carrier Liaison Program announced the end of a policy that previously allowed U.S. Citizens to re-enter the United States from abroad with expired passports.
You may recall that back
Immigration
Can I Visit the UK While My Partner Visa Is Being Processed?
The crisis in Ukraine has led to enormous delays in Home Office visa processing and decision waiting times. Applications from outside the UK to settle in the UK as the spouse, partner or family member of a British citizen or settled person, which…The post Can I Visit the UK While My Partner Visa Is Being Processed?…
Evelyn Ackah on the Fair Legal Blog: Is A Criminal Charge Preventing You From Visiting The US?
Immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah spoke to criminal lawyer Charles Fair of Fair Legal in Calgary about how a background check can prevent Canadians from crossing the border to the United States for business, holidays or even just to transfer flights – and how a U.S. Visa Waiver of Inadmissibility can “forgive” your issue so you…
Deferral of Enforced Departure Extended for Liberians
President Joe Biden has extended Deferral of Enforced Departure (DED) and employment authorization for Liberians until June 30, 2024. Accordingly, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will publish instructions regarding the implementation in the Federal Register.
Because of armed conflict, civil strife and Ebola, Liberians were granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in 1991. By 2007,…
Parents and Grandparents Super Visa Length of Stay Now 5 years Per Entry
Effective July 4, 2022, the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa length of stay per entry will now be 5 years. Currently, Super Visa holders can stay in Canada for up to 2 years per entry. The Super Visa allows holders to visit multiple times over 10 years without renewing their status. IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and…
Global Talent Visa Requirements for Fashion Designers
By Lucy Cundy
The Global Talent immigration route is for individuals who are leading in their field of expertise or have the potential to become leading in their field. The Global Talent Fashion Design route is open to talented and promising individuals in the fashion…The post Global Talent Visa Requirements for Fashion Designers appeared first on Richmond Chambers.
Overturning a citizenship refusal based on character concerns is very difficult
In a citizenship application, the Secretary of State for the Home Department decides whether the applicant is a person of good character or not based on an individual’s circumstances and personal history. If an application is refused on basis of the Secretary of State for the Home Department’s concerns regarding someone’s character, it is likely…
Impact of the Overturning of Roe v. Wade on Immigrants
By Cyrus Mehta
By Cyrus D. Mehta, Kaitlyn Box*, and Jessica Paszko**
On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning the landmark decision Roe v. Wade, and holding that there is no constitutional right to an abortion. Justice Alito, writing for the majority, first held that…
Employment-based Adjustment of Status Applicants: USCIS Urges Applicants to Complete I-693 Medical Forms ASAP for More Efficient Processing
Welcome back to a brand-new week. We have some interesting news for employment-based adjustment of status applicants.
Today, Monday, June 27, 2022, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a public engagement notice recommending that members of the public submit their Form I-693 sealed medical examinations as soon as possible to ensure efficient processing…
U.S. Citizen Spouse Died: Can Immigrant Still Apply to Naturalize After Three Years?
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick addresses a somber but important topic: What happens when a U.S. Citizen dies, can a LPR spouse still apply for naturalization after 3 years?
To know more about this topic, just keep on watching.
Overview
Applying for Naturalization After the Death of an Immediate Relative
In this post…