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If Republicans are “pro-immigration,” why are they so against it?

One of the main talking points of Republicans is that they are not “anti-immigration,” but instead are “anti-illegal immigration.”  They ...
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Hiring an attorney does not mean you are “guilty” or did anything wrong

Dear Attorney Gurfinkel: I’ve been told by friends that having an attorney handle your immigration case is a sign that ...
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The January 2019 Priority Dates

Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular ...
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USCIS could waive marital interviews on petitions to remove conditions (Form I-751)

Starting on December 10, 2018, the USCIS could waive (or not require) an interview for a married couple seeking to ...
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What do “Dates for Filing” and “Application Filing Dates” mean on the monthly Visa Bulletin?

Since October 2015, the monthly Visa Bulletin (priority dates) was revised, adding a new column or chart called the “Application ...
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Warning: U.S. Embassy is charging crewmen with fraud, despite approved provisional waivers!

In a shocking and disturbing change in policy, the U.S. Embassy in Manila has begun charging crewmen with fraud when ...
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Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks

Thanksgiving is when people step back and reflect on all of the wonderful things and events to be grateful for, ...
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The December 2018 Priority Dates

Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular ...
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California Service Center approves less than 7% of humanitarian revalidation requests!

I have long suspected that with the way the California Service Center (CSC) adjudicates humanitarian revalidation requests, it is virtually ...
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