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📢 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 Alerts Sent: On August 15, 2024, DHS notified select individuals with 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜-𝟲𝟬𝟭𝗔 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 about the new "Keeping Families Together Parole in Place" program.   𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: Non-citizen  𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 of 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀 with pending I-601A applications may be eligible.   𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Not all eligible individuals received alerts; lack of alert does not affect eligibility.   𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: USCIS will begin accepting applications on August 19, 2024.   𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Create a myUSCIS account to apply. For more information on eligibility and account creation, visit USCIS Keeping Families Together. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀!   #update #kodemlaw #immigration #corporate #compliance #news #family #parole #application #recipient #USCIS #group #reference #DHS #program #alert #eligibility 

🗞 BREAKING: USCIS just announced filing instructions for Keeping Families Together (Parole in Place for Noncitizen Spouses of US Citizens 👉 What's the application form? Form I-131F, Application for Parole in Place for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens.  👉 Form I-131F will only be available to file online. There is no paper form for this process. 👉 When to apply? Starting this Monday 8/19 👉 What's the filing fee? $580 USCIS is publishing a Filing Guide for Form I-131F - I am posting the link below in the comments 👇 Better late then never, I guess?? And good luck to all of us who are applying - nothing like USCIS rolling out instructions at the last minute. #USCIS #immigration #greencard

How to Become a US Citizen? Becoming a US citizen is a significant milestone in one's journey, but the process can seem daunting. Here's a simplified guide to help you navigate the path to citizenship: 1️⃣ Eligibility and Application: Check if you meet the basic requirements, including age, residency period, and good moral character. Use the self-assessment tool on the USCIS website to evaluate your eligibility. 2️⃣ Gather necessary documents and file Form N-400, the application for naturalization, with USCIS. 3️⃣ Biometrics and Background Checks: Attend a fingerprinting and photo capture appointment at a USCIS application support center. Undergo background checks to verify your identity and history. 4️⃣ Interview and Test: Attend a scheduled interview with a USCIS officer. Be prepared to discuss your application, background, and demonstrate your understanding of US history and government by passing the English language and civics tests. 5️⃣ Oath Ceremony: If your application is approved, you'll receive a notice to attend a naturalization oath ceremony. Participate in the ceremony, take the Oath of Allegiance, and officially become a US citizen. Remember, the journey to citizenship may have challenges, but with determination and proper guidance, you can achieve your goal of becoming a proud citizen of the United States. #USCitizenship #PathToCitizenship #ShelleAnnSimonLaw

🔎 Day 3 at #ILC2024! Hear from Luis Rodrigo Morales, IOE Director of Policy, on challenges of this year's ILC committees. For #Employers, the #CareEconomy discussion should address the #skills gap and the role of governments in creating an enabling #business environment for decent job creation. #VoiceofBusiness

Have you registered for #RDC24 yet? There’s still time! With the Transformation that’s happening in employment services in Ontario, this session about building partnerships in the new environment, will be invaluable! (Session 7A — Tuesday, November 5, 3:15–4:30 p.m.) Register for the conference (November 4 to 6) now: https://lnkd.in/g5gBqzVT [Image Description] A promotional banner highlighting a speaker at ODEN’s RDC24: Rethinking Disability Conference. It has a purple background with a spotlight effect shining down. At the top, there’s a blue and white "RDC24" logo with the conference title beneath it in white type. Next to this, there’s a blue button labeled "REGISTER TODAY!" in white all-caps text. Beneath the conference title is a headshot of a man named Michael Bennett. His name is written in blue text to the right of the photo, followed by the name of his company "Bennett Edge," in white text. Text below his name reads, "Creating Partnership That Work — how does this work with Transformation," the topic of his speaker session, in large white type with a blue chevron next to it. At the bottom of the image, there’s a white ODEN logo and the conference theme, Collaborate | Create | Elevate in blue type. #RDC24 #NDEAM24 #DEAM #RethinkDisability #EngageTalent #ChampioningDisabilityInclusion

***New Blog Article - PACE. What you need to Know*** If you work in the NDIS space, are a NDIS recipient, or care for someone receiving NDIS supports than you have most likely heard about PACE. PACE, the NDIS new online computer system is rolling out now, nationwide. As the introduction of this new computer system is a significant transformation within the NDIS, there is a fair bit to get your head around. Our latest article breaks down what PACE is and how it will impact you: Read more on the blog: https://lnkd.in/gajYbu5v #ndis #ndisbundoora #ndisdisabilitysupport  #ndisblog #pace #ndispace #pacefaqs #pacecomputersystem #helpathandsupport

As of Apr. 1, filing fees for USCIS will undergo substantial hikes, particularly for employment-based petitions. Some fees are slated to surge by over 400%. Delve into the specifics with Constangy partners, me, Will Krasnow, and Punam Rogers through the link below. #USCIS #immigrationfees

The long wait times of the I-751 removal of conditions… Last week I received the 10 year green card and approval for an I-751 removal of conditions based on a marriage to a US Citizen filled jointly. Due to the long processing time we usually advise clients who obtained their conditional green card based on marriage to a US Citizen to apply for naturalization at the 3-year mark and have USCIS adjudicate both the I-751 and the N-400 at the same time. This particular client was not interested in filing for citizenship at the time. So we waited…and waited… This was the timeline: • I-751 received by USCIS on July 13, 2021 • Notice of biometrics reuse February 9, 2022 • Notice of extended validity March 8, 2023 • Request for Evidence February 26, 2024 • Sent Response to RFE on March 13, 2024 • Approval Notice March 25, 2024 • LPR card received April 8, 2024 The whole process was just shy of 3 years. #immigration #immigrationlaw #immigrationlawyer #I751 #visas #greencards

📆 Wondering about the journey of Adjustment of Status (AOS)? Here's a snapshot of the timeline:  📝File Petition With USCIS: You send out your concurrent filing with all forms, supporting documents, and filing fees. 📨I-797C & Biometrics: USCIS sends you a receipt for the filing and schedules a biometrics appointment. 🪪📃Beneficiary receives the work Permit: The beneficiary receives an EAD allowing employment and travel overseas 📅Approval or Interview: USCIS sends you an approval notice or schedules an interview to conclude the petition. Remember, each step is a milestone on your path to permanent residency. Stay informed and keep your eyes on the prize! 🌟  #AOSJourney #USImmigration #PatiencePaysOff #casasimmigration #immmigrationattorney 

Frustrated attorney rant: Did you know that USCIS has extended its services to include comedy?! Unfortunately, their jokes are not funny 🤷♀️ Quoting USCIS' Press Release of 03/29/2024, "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is changing the filing location for concurrently filed....I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, and for related Forms I-131, Application for Travel Document; I-765, Application for Employment Authorization...from USCIS service centers to a USCIS lockbox.  This change is part of our larger efforts to increase efficiency." [Increase efficiency...🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣] I filed an I-765 and I-131 application on March 29th for two spouses and received only the principal beneficiary's receipt notices yesterday (21 days later). The dependent beneficiary's receipt notices have not been issued. Prior to the USCIS realignment to increase efficiency, it took about 7 days to obtain a receipt notice. Maybe USCIS doesn't understand the phrase "increase efficiency", which the rest of the world interprets as DECREASING processing times, not INCREASING processing times (3 fold). And this on top of increasing filing fees exponentially. So now, we have to pay more money AND wait longer? #uscis #processingdelays