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Family-based GC

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Immigrant petitions for spouses, children, parents, and siblings of U.S.

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Immigrant petitions for spouses, children, parents, and siblings of U.S. citizens and LPRs.

Employment-based green cards are issued to priority workers (EB-1), advanced degree professionals (EB-2, including National Interest Waiver), skilled and other workers (EB-3), certain special immigrants (EB-4), and investors (EB-5). Most EB-2 and EB-3 cases require a PERM labor certification from the Department of Labor before USCIS will accept the I-140 immigrant petition.

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Aug 8Family (K)USCIS Updates Policy on CSPA Age Calculation
USCIS clarified its policy on how age is calculated under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) for family-based petitions. A visa is now considered available for CSPA age calculation purposes based on the Department of State Visa…
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Aug 1Family (K)USCIS Issues Guidance Regarding Family-Based Immigration Policy
USCIS released new policy guidance to improve how it reviews family-based immigration petitions, with enhanced screening and vetting procedures. The guidance is being added to the official USCIS Policy Manual for staff reference. This…
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Sep 25Family-based GCUSCIS Makes Additional Updates to Policy Guidance for the “Sought to Acquire” Requirement Under the Child Status Protection Act
USCIS clarified how to calculate age under the Child Status Protection Act for noncitizens in extraordinary circumstances. This guidance update helps families understand when a child may qualify for a lower visa priority date and retain…
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May 22Family-based GCUSCIS Updates Guidance for Family-Based Immigrant Visas
USCIS updated its policy guidance on family-based immigrant visa petitions effective May 22, 2024, clarifying procedures for Form I-130 and related petitions. The updates address how to correct errors on approval notices, request consular…
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Dec 12Family-based GCUSCIS Updates Guidance and Clarifies Policy on Family-Based Conditional Permanent Residence
USCIS has updated its Policy Manual with new guidance on family-based conditional permanent residence, focusing on Form I-751 petitions used to remove conditions on residence. The update consolidates eligibility, filing, and adjudication…
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