SRW has noticed recent significant delays with EAD and Advance Parole processing out of the Nebraska Service Center. Part of the problem is the transition to using lockboxes as the initial filing and processing point for these applications. Based on these delays, it is important to file both applications as soon as possible within the 120 day […]Read More >
The Department of State has published an interim final rule, effective June 4, 2010, that raises from $131 to $140 the fee charged for processing an application for most non-petition-based nonimmigrant visas (Machine-Readable Visas or MRVs) and adult Border Crossing Cards (BCCs). The rule also provides new tiers of the application fee for certain categories […]Read More >
The DOL recently released information that shows they are currently adjudicating PERM filings filed in August 2009. In practice, we believe the DOL is actually doing much better than this report. We recently received PERM approvals for cases filed as recently as February 2010.The DOL also released information that they are currently working on audits with […]Read More >
The Vermont Service Center provided some insight into their approach in adjudicating untimely and late filed I-751 petitions. The information provided intimates that some explanation should be provided for the late filing or the I-751 could be denied without an RFE.The guidance also intimates that the burden on proving the bona fides of the marriage […]Read More >
It is much more difficult now to obtain an expedited biometrics request for reentry permit applicants. Prior to the implementation of the lockbox in December 2009, applicants could request an expedited biometrics appointment. Our office was successful in doing this for several clienst and obtaining biometrics appointments in a matter of days. Now, under new […]Read More >