Blogs – Monir Mehran Law Firm

Navigating a Change from H-1B to B-2 Status During the Grace Period

When an H-1B worker loses their job, they are typically granted a 60-day grace period by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). During this time, they can remain in the United States.......

Per USCIS, Child’s CSPA age will freeze based on the Dates of Filing (Visa Bulletin Chart B), instead of Final Action Dates (Chart A).

Per USCIS, Child’s CSPA age will freeze based on the Dates of Filing (Visa Bulletin Chart B), instead of Final Action Dates (Chart A). This will make many children eligible.......

U.S. study and travel are booming!

Increased interest in student visas, consular assistance to American citizens, and U.S. efforts to reduce visa interview wait times were some of the topics discussed by Assistant Secretary of State.......

The 2025 Diversity Visa Program is now open!

I-130 Petition Success

One of our Bangladeshi clients’ I-130 petition ( petition for alien relative) filed for her brother was denied eight years ago due to insufficient documentation. With unwavering determination by our.......

USCIS Updates Policy Guidance for the “Sought to Acquire” Requirement Under the Child Status Protection Act

We are updating the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how we will apply the extraordinary circumstances exception to the “sought to acquire” requirement under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA).......

Keeping Families Together : Application for Parole in Place (NEW PIP August, 2024)

On June 18, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a key step toward fulfilling President Biden’s commitment to promoting family unity in the immigration system. On Aug. 19,.......