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Following President Biden’s Executive Order 14012 earlier this month, USCIS will continue administering the 2008 version of the civics test required for naturalization. Previously, a 2020 version became effective on December 1. Individuals who applied for...
If you pay attention to the news stories, you have likely heard discussions about undocumented immigrants. It may make you wonder how undocumented immigrants come to the country and why they do not apply for citizenship once they are here. The American Immigration...
Starting on October 2, 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plan to increase the fee for citizenship applicants. A Massachusetts-based non-profit is challenging the new USCIS rule, suing the agency in federal court to both declare the...
Given the complexities involved the U.S. immigration process, it may seem to you (as it does to many others in Schaumburg) that there is no rhyme or reason in the application approval process. Such is the assumption many bring to us here at the Francis Law Center. ...
USCIS was reopened to the public on June 4, 2020, and has already begun scheduling naturalization oath ceremonies. You need to aware of new procedures to attend the ceremony due to COVID-19. What to Bring: First off, make sure to verify the time, day, and location of...
On May 27, 2020, USCIS confirmed its reopening to the public on June 4, 2020. Although USCIS will resume routine public services, local USCIS field offices will operate at a reduced capacity. The number of appointments and interviews will be reduced to ensure social...
In May 2020, USCIS announced its immediate plan to implement a 10 percent surcharge on all applications. You may be wondering why the USCIS is increasing its filing fees, and the reason is that USCIS revenue is entirely dependent on filing fees associated with USCIS...
Countless immigrants face the U.S. court system alone. But now, the pandemic is complicating matters even more. As many civil and criminal trials stopped, immigration detention hearings continued until recently, despite nationwide stay-at-home orders. But now, federal...
Those involved in the immigration and naturalization processes know that simply earning the right to enter the United States does not signal the end of their journey. Several factors beyond their admittance can have an impact on their ability to remain and (if it is...
Immigrants who are living in the United States face the chances of deportation, which is removal by the federal government. There are various reasons for deportation, and they apply to those who are living here illegally. If faced with deportation, there are a few...
