August 2021 Visa Bulletin Archive
July 26, 2021The U.S. Department of State released its latest Visa Bulletin. That’s a big deal if you’re waiting for your priority date to be current so that your green card application can move forward.
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Boundless Immigration News Weekly Recap Archive: July 23, 2021
July 23, 202118-Month Extension & Re-Designation of Somalia for TPS ProgramThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended safety and protection for Somalians facing an ongoing humanitarian crisis by extending and re-designating Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the U.S. The… View Article
What should the sponsoring spouse do if they move abroad while the marriage green card application is pending?
July 21, 2021What should the sponsoring spouse do if they move abroad while the marriage based green card application is pending?When applying for a marriage green card using consular processing, sponsoring spouses are required to maintain U.S. domicile, meaning they must prove… View Article
College Scholarships for DACA Students
July 20, 2021Each year, an estimated 98,000 undocumented students graduate from high school. Very few go on to complete a four-year education, but that is changing. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, or Dreamers — people who were brought to the… View Article
Judge Blocks DACA Program, Barring New Applicants
July 16, 2021A federal judge in Texas ruled on Friday that the U.S. government can no longer accept new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, a huge setback for immigrants who were brought to the United States unlawfully… View Article
Boundless Immigration News Weekly Recap Archive: July 16, 2021
July 16, 2021More Immigration Officers to Process DACA ApplicationsCBS news reports that in response to a soaring backlog of requests, the White House will be assigning more immigration officers to review DACA applications. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) told Congress it’s… View Article
Biden Administration Assigns More Immigration Officers to Process DACA Applications Amid Backlog
July 16, 2021The Biden administration said it plans to assign more immigration officers to process applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to get a handle on a backlog of tens of thousands of requests.According to a CBS News… View Article
How to Navigate the U.S. Healthcare System as an Immigrant
July 15, 2021In the United States, health insurance helps you and your family access necessary care, and it protects you from unaffordable medical bills. But healthcare can be confusing for immigrants because there isn’t a single form of health insurance in the… View Article
USCIS Must Digitize the Immigration Process and Continue to Innovate, Says Ombudsman
July 14, 2021Every year, the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) Ombudsman submits an annual report on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to the United States Congress.An ombudsman is an official that plays an important role in U.S. federal… View Article
How can I expedite my NVC application?
July 14, 2021How can I expedite my NVC application?An applicant who wishes to ask for expedited processing of their case will typically send a request to NVCExpedite@state.gov. The State Department provides the following guidance:“If a visa is available for your relative’s category,… View Article