Concentrating in Immigration Law
and Employment Disputes
The I-864, or the Affidavit of Support, is a form with many variations. Trying to clear up some of the confusion and consolidate policy in regards to the form, USCIS issued an interoffice memo regarding the I-864. Please click here to read the memo in its entirety.
The Unites States Department of Health and Human Services has released the 2007 poverty guideline computations. Please click here to see the HHS chart regarding the new poverty guidelines.
The Citizenship test has been redesigned. Although the new test will not be given nationwide until 2008, a pilot program has already begun. Please click here to review the USCIS fact sheet regarding the test.
According to their January 31, 2007 press release, the USCIS hopes to implement a proposed adjustment to their fees this summer. The higher fees are part of a plan to improve customer service, reduce processing times and bring the USCIS into the 21st Century. Please click here to see a chart comparing the current fees and the proposed fees. Click here to read the entire USCIS press release regarding the proposed fee increase.