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Nouvelle politique de l'USCIS concernant les demandes d'accélération
Kris Quadros-Ragar • Apr 25, 2024
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La dernière alerte politique, PA-2024-05, publiée par les services américains de citoyenneté et d'immigration (USCIS) le 21 mars 2024, apporte des révisions au manuel de politique de l'USCIS, en se concentrant spécifiquement sur les demandes d'accélération. Ces mises à jour visent à simplifier et à clarifier la procédure pour les demandeurs, en particulier ceux qui sont confrontés à des situations d'urgence ou à des besoins humanitaires urgents. L'objectif principal est de permettre aux demandeurs de comprendre plus facilement comment demander un traitement accéléré de leurs diverses soumissions, y compris les demandes, les pétitions, les appels ou les motions, en particulier dans les cas concernant les intérêts du gouvernement ou les situations urgentes.
Bien que l'USCIS ait toujours permis aux demandeurs de prestations d'immigration de solliciter un traitement accéléré de leur demande dans des circonstances spécifiques, la procédure a souvent été perçue comme peu claire, les décisions étant prises arbitrairement au cas par cas. La récente mise à jour vise à rectifier cette situation en clarifiant et en uniformisant la procédure et en établissant des critères explicites et des normes en matière de documentation.
Pour demander un traitement accéléré, les demandeurs doivent se conformer à une procédure plus définie. Il s'agit de soumettre une documentation complète et d'illustrer l'urgence ou la pertinence gouvernementale de leur dossier. La récente mise à jour explique également comment l'USCIS examine ces demandes, ce qui permet aux demandeurs de mieux comprendre le processus.
La mise à jour introduit des mesures spéciales pour accélérer le traitement du formulaire I-131 (demande de document de voyage) dans les situations d'urgence. Ces mesures tiennent compte de la nécessité urgente pour certains demandeurs de voyager. La politique reconnaît également que les demandes accélérées peuvent être évaluées s'il y a une erreur évidente de l'USCIS, dans le but de maintenir l'équité et la responsabilité dans le système de traitement. Ces changements visent à rendre la procédure de demande accélérée plus transparente et plus compréhensible pour les demandeurs et leurs représentants.
En résumé, la révision de l'USCIS concernant les demandes accélérées représente une avancée notable pour rendre le processus d'immigration plus transparent et plus attentif aux besoins des demandeurs. En comprenant ces lignes directrices actualisées, les demandeurs et leurs représentants peuvent naviguer plus efficacement dans la procédure de demande accélérée, garantissant ainsi que les cas urgents reçoivent l'attention qu'ils méritent.
If you believe you qualify for expedited processing under the recent USCIS policy updates, feel free to contact our office, and we will be more than happy to assist you.
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The U.S. Constitution protects all immigrants, including undocumented immigrants while participating in protests in the U.S. Here is a list of some of the rights covered in the U.S. constitution to consider when you are participating in protests: Right to free speech. The First Amendment prohibits the government from restricting your right to free speech. People have the right to participate in protests, marches, and demonstrations. Right to be free from retaliation. The First Amendment prohibits the government from retaliating against you for exercising your rights such as your right to free speech. Right to remain silent. The Fifth Amendment protects you from self-incrimination and provides the right to remain silent. Right against unreasonable search and seizure. The Fourth Amendment protects you against unreasonable searches and seizures. Right to speak to a lawyer. If you are arrested or detained, you have the right to speak to a lawyer. Keep in mind, if you are undocumented and you are participating in protests, you are at higher risk of being detained by immigration officials if they are present at the protest. If you are undocumented make sure you have a plan in place if you are arrested or detained by law enforcement or immigration officials. It is important to take precautions and if you are arrested or detained you should contact an attorney immediately. If you have questions, please schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys and we will be more than happy to assist you.
The latest policy alert, PA-2024-05, issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on March 21, 2024, brings revisions to the USCIS Policy Manual, specifically focusing on expediting requests. These updates aim to simplify and elucidate the process for applicants, particularly those facing emergencies or urgent humanitarian needs. The primary goal is to make it easier for applicants to understand how to request expedited processing for their various submissions, including applications, petitions, appeals, or motions, especially in cases concerning government interests or urgent situations. While USCIS has historically permitted immigration benefit seekers to request expedited application processing in specific circumstances, the process has frequently been perceived as unclear, with decisions made arbitrarily on a case-by-case basis. The recent update seeks to rectify this by providing clarity and uniformity to the process and establishing explicit criteria and documentation standards. In order to request expedited processing, applicants need to adhere to a more defined procedure. This involves submitting thorough documentation and illustrating the urgency or government relevance of their case. The recent update also explains how USCIS reviews these requests, offering applicants a better grasp of the process. The update introduces special measures for speeding up the processing of Form I-131 (Application for Travel Document) in emergency situations. This acknowledges the urgent need for certain applicants to travel. The policy also acknowledges that expedited requests may be evaluated if there is evident USCIS error, aiming to uphold fairness and accountability within the processing system. These changes aim to make the expedited request process more transparent and understandable for applicants and their representatives. In summary, USCIS's revision regarding expedited requests signifies a notable advancement in rendering the immigration process more transparent and attentive to applicants' requirements. By comprehending these updated guidelines, applicants and their representatives can more effectively navigate the expedited request procedure, ensuring that urgent cases receive due consideration. If you believe you qualify for expedited processing under the recent USCIS policy updates, feel free to contact our office, and we will be more than happy to assist you. FONT : https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-1-part-a-chapter-5
As of April 1, 2024, USCIS has instituted an inflation adjustment to immigration application filing fees . These fee increases apply to a majority of the different application types, including family-based, non-immigrant, and immigrant petitions. As a part of these fee increases, USCIS has also instituted a new program designed to provide funding to the United States’ Asylum Program, in order to better address the massive backlog of pending asylum claims currently waiting to be adjudicated. Unfortunately, these changes have led to confusion among petitioners for when they are required to pay the Asylum Program Fee, and when they may qualify for a 50% or complete exemption from the fee. The Asylum Program Fee is required to be submitted by employers in all I-129 and I-140 petitions filed on or after April 1, 2024. The Asylum Program Fee is $600, however, certain exemptions apply . Small employers , defined as having 25 or fewer total employees, qualify for a reduction of the Asylum Program Fee, but are still required to submit a reduced fee of $300. Individual petitioners, or self-petitions, such as in the case of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver, are considered small employers for the purpose of the Asylum Program Fee and are also required to submit the reduced $300 fee. Non-profit organizations are exempted from the Asylum Program fee and are not required to submit any additional funds with the ordinary I-129 or I-140 filing fee. In addition, non-profits qualify for a 50% reduction of the ordinary filing fee in certain types of applications, bringing the overall filing fee burden down substantially for non-profit organizations. With these changes to USCIS’ filing fee schedule, USCIS is hoping for significant improvements to efficiency and processing for pending asylum applicants. If you or your petitioning organization need any assistance in preparing an application for an immigration benefit, including ensuring proper compliance with the new fee requirements, our office is ready and waiting to help!