Blog | Jaclyn K. O'Connor, P.A.

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Jun 236 min

Biden Announces Immigration Protections for Up to 550,000 Spouses and Children of US Citizens

On June 18, the Biden administration announced two major new policies which may help provide streamlined paths to legal status for...

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Apr 302 min

I Can't Afford to Get my Green Card: How to Save Money After USCIS Fee Increases

If you are interested in filing for your green card or permanent resident card, you may be concerned about the increased USCIS (U.S....

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Feb 211 min

USCIS Fee Increase on April 1, 2024: How much will it cost to get my permanent residence in the US?

As of April 1, 2024, the USCIS fees to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States will be increasing significantly. It...

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Feb 163 min

USCIS will be raising fees for many of their applications starting April 1, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule to adjust certain immigration and...

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Sep 6, 20235 min

Update on CHNV Parole Program (Trial in Texas Begins)

The Biden administration’s humanitarian parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV) went on trial last week....

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Jan 21, 20222 min

New Report Amplifies Concerns About ‘Dedicated Docket’ for Asylum Seekers

Reposted from Immigration Impact website by Aaron Reichlin-Melnick When the Biden administration announced a new “dedicated docket” in...

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Dec 14, 20212 min

3 Tips for Preparing for Your Citizenship Interview

After filing your Naturalization or Citizenship application, you will be scheduled for an interview with a USCIS officer. The interview...

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Oct 4, 20212 min

How Has COVID-19 Affected My Immigrant Visa Interview and Am I Required to be Vaccinated?

Many U.S. Citizens and lawful permanent residents of the US are concerned about how much longer they will have to wait to reunite with a...

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Sep 7, 20212 min

Commonly Asked Questions About Your Upcoming USCIS Adjustment Interview

When you are applying for a green card, or lawful permanent resident card, in the United States, you must go through an interview at your...