Update to Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
New edition dated 02/07/17. Starting 04/28/17, USCIS will only accept the 02/07/17 edition. Until then, you can use the 03/30/15 edition.
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Update to Form I-693
USCIS recently updated the following form(s):
USCIS Increases Validity of Work Permits to Two Years for Asylum Applicants
Effective October 5, 2016, USCIS has increased the validity period for initial or renewal Employment Authorization Documents for asylum applicants from one year to two years.
USCIS Policy Manual Update: Removing Obsolete Form I-643 from Filing Requirements for Certain Adjustment Applications
USCIS no longer requires refugees applying for adjustment of status under section 209 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to file Form I-643, Health and Human Services Statistical Data for Refugee/Asylee Adjusting Status.
Waiting for Asylum Decision
I have received my approval!! I can't explain the joy I am going through right now. I want to thank everyone in this forum. It has been the best experience for me. I learned a lot and gain a lot. I want to thank everyone but most specially the following person, thankful! Assylum, asylum seeker, and everyone else. I learned a lot from your posts. And I want to deep down my heart wish everyone all the best and keep the faith.
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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Automated Form I-94 Processing for Refugees
Employers and refugees should be aware that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has automated Form I-94 processing for refugees. The stamped paper form will no longer be provided to a refugee upon arrival, except in limited circumstances.
Public Charge - Immigration Consequences of Receiving Benefits/Assistance
In tomorrow's community conference call, one of the community members has raised the issue whether receiving certain kinds of State benefits becomes an issue for immigration. The concern is well-founded in that receiving public (Federal or State) means tested (that depend upon the amount of income/expense) can lead to a determination that an applicant can become dependent upon government resources ("public charge").
USCIS Policy Manual Update - Validity Period of Form I-693
USCIS is revising policy guidance for the validity period of Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record.
USCIS Announces Online Case Status Feature for Asylum Applicants
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that applicants who have a pending affirmative asylum application with USCIS can now check the status of their applications online at uscis.gov/casestatus.
Approved
This forum has been very helpful, and motivational for me. I finally got approved after almost 3 yrs.
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Renewing a green card
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What if already have a Green Card I lost it, but it wasn't expire yet and I need to redo it how much it going to cost me to renew to get it redo?
You do not need a lawyer for something simple like this usually. I think you should look at Form I-90 at the USCIS web site.
How to renew green card
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My father's greencard will expire in June. How do we renew it?
Please visit this link.
http://www.immigration.com/agency_memo_policy_report/how-renew-a-green-card
USCIS Releases Interim Policy Memo Inviting Comments On Extension of Validity of Medical Certifications on Form I-693
This Policy Memorandum (PM) temporarily extends the validity of civil surgeon endorsements on Form I-693 for adjustment of status applicants. Comments are due 1/30/12.
Guestbook Entry for A Singh, United States
Name
A Singh
Country
United States
State
OK
Green Card Stolen
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What is to be done when your green card is stolen? I just got mine not to long ago, I am 17 years old and I am not sure what I am supposed to do?
You can easily apply for a replacement green card. Read the instructions on Form I-90. Please visit this link for more information.
http://www.immigration.com/renew-or-replace-green-card
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Immigration Law
CRS Report On U.S. Refugee Resettlement Assistance
Please check that attachment to view the CRS report on "U.S. Refugee Resettlement Assistance".
USCIS Publishes Iraqi Refugee Processing Fact Sheet
U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) is an inter-agency effort involving a number of governmental and non-governmental partners, both overseas and domestically, whose mission is to resettle refugees in the United States. The U.S. Department of State’s (DOS) Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) has overall management responsibility for the USRAP and has the lead in proposing admissions numbers and processing priorities.
President Issues FY 2011 Refugee Admissions Numbers and Authorizations
[Federal Register: December 7, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 234)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Page 75851-75852]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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Presidential Determination No. 2011-02 of October 8, 2010
Waiting Asylum decision
Good morning to all friends , i got my approval letter today, here is my time line and good luck to all friends
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Obtaining Asylum in the United States
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What are the grounds for qualifying for asylum in the United States?
Qualified asylum-seekers are those who are fleeing persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.
For more information please visit this link: https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-asylum/asylum/obtaining-asylum-united-states
FAQ Transcript
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I had an accident and am on disability while my green card adjustment of status application ( form I-485 ) has been pending for over 4 years. My I-140 had been approved about 5 years back but my case has been caught up in the visa backlogs at USCIS and Department of State. I wanted to know if there was any provision for help in the immigration laws, in case I am sent for long term disability or my employment is terminated before I receive my green card. I learnt that employment and disability are subjects to be discussed with a benefits or employment attorney. The only immigration benefits are via AC 21 or via a private bill. Also, that one should not loose the advance parole anytime while the AOS is pending. I want to thank Mr. Rajiv Khanna for his generosity with time and expert guidance. Over the phone I found him to have a very pleasant personality. he had me feel comfortable and didnt seem money minded at all.