Please enjoy the Roundtable we had last week at Coastal Carolina. Along with our very own, Donusia Lipinski, there were some other excellent speakers including Dr. Gary Schmidt, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement, at Coastal Carolina University; Jimmy Gray, the … [Read more...] about “Unmasking the Myths of Immigration”
Donusia Lipinski will be at Coastal Carolina University to discuss facts and myths surrounding immigration
Coastal Carolina University’s Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts and Kimbel Library will co-present “Unmasking the Myths of Immigration: A Roundtable Discussion” on Monday, Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in CCU’s Parker Atheneum Hall, Alford Ballroom. The event is free and … [Read more...] about Donusia Lipinski will be at Coastal Carolina University to discuss facts and myths surrounding immigration
COVID-19 Vaccine Required for Applicants for Refugee or Immigrant Status
The CDC has released new Technical Instructions for Panel Physicians that incorporate COVID-19 vaccination for all eligible applicants for refugee or immigrant status. COVID-19 vaccination now meets the vaccination criteria for applicants for refugee or immigrant status. Therefore, all … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Vaccine Required for Applicants for Refugee or Immigrant Status
Updated ICE policy on Supporting Noncitizen Victims of Crime
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an important update to their policy to support noncitizen victims of crime. ICE will help victims seek justice and facilitate access to immigration benefits for noncitizens who have been victims of crime. This new policy is designed to improve … [Read more...] about Updated ICE policy on Supporting Noncitizen Victims of Crime
USCIS Expands Partnership with Social Security Administration
USCIS announced today that applicants filing for lawful permanent resident status are now able to apply for a Social Security number (SSN) or replacement card as part of the adjustment of status application process. USCIS is revising Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust … [Read more...] about USCIS Expands Partnership with Social Security Administration
“Hong Kong Residents to receive Deferred Departure!”
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on Deferred Enforcement Departure for certain residents of Hong Kong: “Today President Biden issued a memorandum directing the Department of Homeland Security to take appropriate measures to defer for 18 months … [Read more...] about “Hong Kong Residents to receive Deferred Departure!”
Extension of Initial Registration Period for TPS
The Department of Homeland Security today published a Federal Register notice (FRN) announcing extensions of the initial registration periods from 180 days to 18 months for initial (new) applicants under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations of Venezuela and Burma as well as the … [Read more...] about Extension of Initial Registration Period for TPS
Rescheduling Biometric Services Appointments
USCIS will no longer accept written requests to reschedule biometric services appointments at application support centers. You must now call the USCIS Contact Center to reschedule a biometric services appointment. You must call the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833) before the … [Read more...] about Rescheduling Biometric Services Appointments
EVENT: Immigration Information Session in Myrtle Beach
Immigration attorneys, Donusia Lipinski and Yesenia Polanco, will be speaking to English as a Second Language students at the Myrtle Beach Family Learning Center on Monday March 1, 2021 at 5:30 pm at 3301 North Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. … [Read more...] about EVENT: Immigration Information Session in Myrtle Beach
DACA: June 15 2007 and June 15 2012 – IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Benefits and Risks of Applying for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals: Now is the time to get the FACTS!! Individuals who can show they meet the following guidelines may be eligible to apply for DACA: Were born on June 15, 1981 or after (or have been no older than 30 on June 15, … [Read more...] about DACA: June 15 2007 and June 15 2012 – IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
