USCIS announced on September 22, 2016 that: N-400, Application for Naturalization, can be filed electronically; N-400 Applicants do not need to submit two (2) passport style photographs. USCIS will collect photographs, fingerprints and a signature at the biometric service appointment at the Application Support Center (ASC).
the “Filing Dates” Chart must be used for October 2016 for both family –sponsored and employment –based filings; the “ Final Action” Chart must be used in October 2016 for expiring employment visa categories.
This month USCIS has agreed with the USCIS Ombudsman’s recommendation to implement a parole policy for U visa petitioners and qualifying family members who live abroad. The U visa – available to individuals who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of a qualifying crime and who meet certain other criteria – are capped at 10,000 per fiscal year. When the U vis cap is exceeded, U petitioners who live abroad are placed on a waiting list and must then proactively seek humanitarian parole to enter the United States. As a result, victims of crimes residing abroad...
Monday, August 01, 2016 WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson has redesignated Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended the existing TPS designation for the country from Oct. 1, 2016, through March 31, 2018. This allows eligible nationals of Syria (or persons without nationality who last habitually resided in Syria) to register or re-register for TPS in accordance with the Federal Register notice published today. To extend your TPS, you must reregister during the 60-day reregistration period that runs from Aug. 1, 2016, through Sept. 30, 2016. Syrian nationals and persons without nationality who last habitually resided in Syria,...
If you start a business, one key to success is to know about your federal tax obligations. You may need to know not only about income taxes but also about payroll taxes. Here are five basic tax tips that can help get your business off to a good start. 1.Business Structure. As you start out, you’ll need to choose the structure of your business. Some common types include sole proprietorship, partnership and corporation. You may also choose to be an S corporation or Limited Liability Company. You’ll report your business activity using the IRS forms which are right for your business...
You may need copies of your filed tax returns for many reasons. For example, they can help you prepare future tax returns. You’ll need them if you have to amend a prior year tax return. You often need them when you apply for a loan to buy a home or to start a business. You may need them if you apply for student aid. If you can’t find your copies, the IRS can give you a transcript of the information you need, or a copy of your tax return. Here’s how to get your federal tax return information from the...
On Monday (June 27, 2016) the USCIS introduced a new and improved version of INFOPASS, the online system for scheduling an appointment at a USCIS office. The improvements include an improved visual style and a mapping function that makes it easier to find a local office in the United States. A new web address will allow access to the scheduling online system: https://my.uscis.gov/appointment
[spacer] This morning the U.S. Supreme Court deadlocked in a 4 to 4 split vote in the long-awaited case, United States v. Texas, which challenged the President's 2014 executive order regarding DACA and DAPA. The decision effectively upholds the lower court’s injunction and halts the expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and the creation of a new program known as Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA). The original DACA program which was implemented several years ago will remain in place. The onus is now on the U. S. Congress to address comprehensive immigration reform and the future of...
IR-2016-85, June 7, 2016 WASHINGTON — With the assistance of top digital experts at U.S. Digital Service and other security authorities, the Internal Revenue Service today launched a more rigorous e-authentication process for taxpayers that will significantly increase protection against identity thieves impersonating taxpayers to access tax return information through the IRS Get Transcript online service. This enhanced authentication process will also provide a foundation for additional IRS self-help services in the future. After being disabled last spring, Get Transcript Online is now available for all users to access a copy of their tax transcripts and similar documents that summarize...
A report by the Appleseed Network found that the U.S. topped the list of remittance sending countries, at $56 billion at the end of 2014. The Appleseed report, Sending Money: The Path Forward, is based on data from a survey of international remittance customers’ preferences and behavior. WASHINGTON, D.C. Landmark federal safeguards adopted in 2013 are protecting money sent abroad and the U.S. residents who send it, resulting in a stronger economy at home, according to a new survey released today by the Appleseed Network (“Appleseed”). Before Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) regulations increased pricing transparency for remittances used by immigrants and...
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