Today’s announcement by the Biden Administration to offer a simpler pathway to legalization for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens looks very promising, but will likely face legal challenges. A final rule is not yet published in the Federal Register. We will follow action and offer insight and analysis as details are made available. ~ Russ

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

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 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.