Posted February 4, 2010

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Fall River office opens!

Posted June 26, 2023

We are excited to announce the opening of our new primary office located in Fall River, easily accessible off I-195, just over the Braga Bridge in downtown Fall River. The Providence location remains open for business. Call today to schedule your appointment at either location.

Fall River: 99 South Main Street, Suite 354, Fall River, MA 02721

Providence: 10 Dorrance St., Suite 700, Providence, RI 02903

 

USCIS Proposes New Form Fees

Posted January 3, 2023

On January 4, 2023 the Federal Register will publish proposed fees for a range of USCIS benefit petitions and applications. Noteworthy: Filing your form online will keep fees down. I-130 and I-751 petitions fees will increase dramatically (over 100% for the I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence). And a modest $35 increase is proposed for the N-400 Application for Naturalization.

Missing: Reimbursement of fees for petitions or applications that take FOR-EV-ER.

The 60-day public notice-and-comment period ought to be interesting. Stay tuned.

 

USCIS to Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination to Complete Immigrant Medical Examination

Posted September 14, 2021

USCIS has announced that, effective October 1st, all immigrant applicants seeking admission as U.S. permanent residents must be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to complete the medical examination process. Waivers on religious grounds are available, and certain medical exceptions will apply. This is a significant policy shift that will likely delay processing of many applications. Stay tuned for further details.

 

USCIS to allow direct applications for SSNs through Adjustment of Status

Posted August 9, 2021

USCIS has announced that applicants filing for lawful permanent resident status are now able to apply for a Social Security Number (SSN) or SSN replacement card as part of the adjustment of status application process. Previously, applicants for permanent residence had to apply for an SSN by also submitting an application for employment authorization (I-765), if eligible for employment incidental to the adjustment of status. All other applicants for Adjustment of Status had to apply separately for an SSN at their local Social Security office. All adjustment of status applicants may now apply for the SSN by simply requesting the SSN in form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

 

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