Changes to help obtain residency and work permits

Greetings Jorge Rivera, immigration attorney.

Important changes for Immigration

There are 3 important changes that help to obtain residency and work permit. Let's start by talking about the first change: Ya are not going to give the work permit for only one year, but they will give it for two years if you are applying for a work permit based on a residency application.

The second change has to do with the reasons for requesting to expedite an application to immigrationspecifically the residenceWhat are these reasons? The two main ones are: if there is a medical justification or if there is a child who is going to turn 21 years old. An immigration lawyer can help you in these cases by asking for a so-called motion: motion to expedite.

Finally, the most important change of all: Reauthorize immigration officials to request additional proof, evidence or requirements necessary to approve your case..
This was a major change during the Trump administration. The previous president authorized immigration officers to deny cases all at once, without giving them an opportunity to submit other evidence.

Does this create a backlog in the application?

The standard is now going to be that if immigration officials find or decide that the immigrant could present proof, requirements or evidence necessary to approve his case, that he be given that opportunity.
Something to keep in mind is that by giving us the opportunity to present such evidence, it in turn creates a backlog for us.Why? Because when immigration presents you with or asks for additional evidence, they usually give you 90 days to submit it. 

Then, as soon as Immigration sends you the request for additional evidence, you gather it and send it back. Then, Immigration evaluates the new evidence. So, we are talking about approximately six months or more of backlog in your case. 

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Therefore, our recommendation as lawyers is that we present everything in full now, from the beginning. This way, we make sure that Immigration to approve your case as soon as possible.without risking delays, setbacks or additional requests for evidence.

We do not want you to delay any longer, we want you to obtain your residency as soon as possible. It is very important in these cases to have the best legal advice.

For immigration assistance, call us at 888 578 22 76. 

Remember also that attorney Jorge Rivera offers all types of legal advice to immigrants throughout the United States.
If you are looking for an immigration lawyer in Miami, you can find us at 5820 Blue Lagoon Dr, Miami, FL.
It also provides counseling for immigrants in Chicago.