October, 2022 - Tigris Legal

USCIS extends Covid-19 related flexibilities

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On October 25, 2022
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On October 24, 2022, USCIS announced its extension of certain Covid-19 related flexibilities through January 24, 2023. This is to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors whose filing of responses, notices, or motions with USCIS could be affected by Covid-related circumstances. Under the flexibilities, USCIS provides certain applicants, petitioners, and requestors with the following arrangements: 1. […]

What triggers revocation of approval of immigrant petition?

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On October 20, 2022
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What triggers revocation of approval of immigrant petition and what is the effect? In general, obtaining approval of an immigrant petition is a first step to permanent resident status in the U.S. Once approved, USCIS will adjudicate beneficiary’s application to adjust status filed in the U.S. If filed outside the U.S., the U.S. embassy/consulate will […]

Extension of 60-Day Rule Waiver on Form I-693

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On October 11, 2022
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On September 29, 2022, USCIS announced an extension of the temporary waiver of the requirement that civil surgeons must sign Form I-693 (Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record) within 60 days before an individual applies for the immigration benefit, including Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status). This temporary waiver has […]

Can I change jobs while my I-485 is pending?

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On October 3, 2022
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Employment-based green card petition can be a long process. Applicants must start from PERM labor certification process unless the petition is filed under EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, or EB-5. Some applicants must wait before filing Form I-485 after Form I-140 (or Form I-526) was filed. In general, it will take months for USCIS to adjudicate the […]