The past year, without a doubt, saw major changes in America's immigration policy. Policy issues such as increased deportation and a major reduction in refugee admissions are not the only notable immigration developments. Changes have also been made through government's complex system of green cards. You should hire an immigration attorney to maneuver through the immigration system for green card services in order to fulfill the United States Citizenship And Immigration Services (USCIS) requirements.
In-Person Interviews Are A Must
Anyone applying for an employment-based green card is now required to show up for an in-person interview with USCIS. Another change in service is that any refugees or family members of refugees must now have an in-person interview when applying for a green card from within the United States. The administration is mindful that temporary employment people who move up to a green card status every year will impact extra workload on USCIS, and predictably this will delay other immigration processes.
Visa Fraud Probability
There has long been a presumption that there is a hole within visa fraud that allows the entry of people who visit America on a temporary visa, and within 30 days of their entry thereafter file for green card status. That time span has been changed to allow visa revocation if you willfully apply within the first 90 days of entry into the United States for marriage to a U.S. citizen or a green card holder.
If you try to seek employment within the new 90-day government ruling or try to obtain a student visa, your temporary visa can be revoked. You must follow the new ruling for obtaining green cards, and your immigration attorney can help you understand what you must do for your particular issue.
Public Benefits
In the past, you could obtain some non-cash public benefits such as housing vouchers and food stamps but not receive cash welfare benefits. The current administration plans to make changes to what is considered legal public charge grounds. Heightened screening and vetting will no doubt deny increased numbers of people receiving green cards who can face deportation from this country based on the likelihood that their circumstances make them likely to be in receipt of public benefits.
Immigration And The Elderly
The elderly have their share of woes regarding changes in green card and citizenship rules. Your best bet is to hire an immigration attorney, especially if you are a refugee from another country. You are in a better position when you can show that your relatives will help you financially. You may also have to undergo a biometrics home-based fingerprint appointment instead of an in-house interview for biometrics and photos.
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