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AUTHORITIES 8 CFR 106.2 ; 8 CFR 106.3(b) Fee Schedule (Form G-1055) USCIS FILING FEES For the most up-to-date information make sure to check the comprehensive list of fees by viewing, Fee Schedule, Form G-1055. USCIS Frequently Asked Questions About Filing Fees Webpage Form G-1055, Fee Schedule 07/31/2024 04:27 PM EDT Edition Date: 07/31/24. You can […]

  PRIMARY SOURCES OF LAW Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) The INA is a main source of immigration law in the United States. It contains many of the most important provisions of law relevant to immigration proceedings. Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 8 of the CFR codifies the INA and includes regulations followed […]

USCIS Policy Manual Chapter 7 – Privacy and Confidentiality A. Privacy Act of 1974 The Privacy Act provides that federal agencies must protect against the unauthorized disclosure of personally identifiable information (PII) that it collects, disseminates, uses, or maintains. The Privacy Act requires that personal information belonging to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) […]

AGENCIES EOIR – Immigration Court BIA – Appeals of Immigration Court Decisions AAO – Appeals of USCIS Decisions OPLA/OCC – Attorneys Representing the Government before EOIR OIL – Attorneys Representing the Government Before Circuit Courts (& sometimes the BIA) USCIS – Government Agency Granting Immigration Benefits USCIS AO – Affirmative Asylum Offices   The relevant […]

Registrations To represent clients in removal proceedings before the EOIR or the BIA, or to represent clients before USCIS, AAO, NVC, or Consular Offices you must register with the appropriate agencies. Most of the agencies will then assign you an attorney registration number and have you make an online account. You will need the online […]

Introduction Page to test this. General glossary of terms background information Immigrant Visas Family-Based Visa Petitions Who is eligible? Process? Bona Fide Marriage Employment-Based Visa Petitions Diversity Visa Lottery Non-Immigrant Visas Visitor Student Crewman J Visa R Visa TN Visa O visa H1b Visa H2b Visa Special Visas Special Imm Juvenile VAWA U Visa Asylum […]