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At a Glance: Prosecutorial discretion refers to the power of a prosecutor to make decisions regarding criminal charges, including whether to charge someone with a crime and which charges are appropriate. It allows prosecutors to enter into plea bargains and make judgments based on factors like evide…
At a Glance The green card photo must be in color and taken within the last six months. It should have a white or off-white background, with your full head centered in the frame. The photo must show a neutral expression, with eyes looking into the camera. The size should
At a Glance: Form N-400 is the initial step towards becoming a U.S. citizen, gathering biographical details and confirming eligibility. The form consists of 18 sections with 50 questions, assessing the applicant’s qualifications. Eligibility criteria include being at least 18 years old, holdin…
At a Glance: A Request for Evidence (RFE) is issued by USCIS when necessary supporting documents are not included with an immigration benefit application, causing a delay in the decision-making process. The RFE asks for specific additional proof and is printed on blue paper with “Form I-797E&#…
At a Glance: The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is a national association of immigration lawyers established in 1946. AILA advocates for immigration law and policy, promoting justice and advancing the conversation on immigration issues in the United States. The association represent…
At a Glance: Two forms of ID are required to submit an I-9 form for a specific purpose. The first ID establishes the individual’s identity as a citizen or resident in the United States. The second ID verifies their employment authorization. The USCIS provides three lists of acceptable document…
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, introduced in 2012, provides temporary protection from deportation and work authorization to nearly 800,000 eligible immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children. DACA recipients are eligible to transition to a green card, but one common q…
At a Glance Refers to a financial document, like a check, requiring endorsement for payment. Payer specifies the recipient by writing “pay to the order of” on the document. Both payer and recipient must sign the check to ensure proper money transfer. Follows Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)…
At a Glance A good moral character is characterized by being an upstanding citizen without serious criminal charges. USCIS assesses an individual’s character based on their history in the past five years (or three years for spouses of U.S. citizens) before applying for naturalization. Evidence…
At a Glance: The August Visa Bulletin provides information on immigrant numbers, final action dates, and filing dates for employment-based visas. It helps foreign applicants understand key dates for visa applications. The bulletin includes updates for different visa types, such as EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, …