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 540-Day Automatic Extension Rule Ends Today

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 540-Day Automatic Extension Rule Ends October 26, 2023 On May 3, 2022, USCIS announced a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) increasing the automatic extension period for certain Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal applications to up to 540 days. The TFR ends today, October 26, 2023. Eligible applicants who filed before October 26, 2023 will receive the 540-day extension.  Eligible applicants who … Read more

Extension and Redesignation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension of Venezuela’s 2021 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for 18 months and a separate redesignation of Venezuela for TPS for 18 months. DHS has posted a Federal Register notice for public inspection. The Federal Register notice will be published on Oct. 3, 2023. If You Currently Have TPS or Have … Read more

What Are Immigration Assistance Services

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New York State does allow for these immigration assistance services to operate providing limited services, but it is regulated by NY law and THEY ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE.  There are registration requirements and requirements for how they advertise, post notices, inform clients of their rights, and there is a list of services they cannot … Read more

INFORMATION & RESOURCES

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INFORMATION & RESOURCES Immigration Court Immigration Appeals VISAS & CITIZENSHIP Helpful Links Templates & Samples WebEx Court Links Immigration Judge Stats Immigration Judge approval rates and statistics for the NY Immigration Courts. Read Here “In this nation of immigrants and their descendants, we have become so obsessed with rooting out, locking up and packing off … Read more