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From: | Heller Immigration Law Group, LLP |
Subject: | Immigration News Flash (AR-11/Concurrent Filing) |
Date: | Fri, 02 Aug 2002 16:25:28 -0700 |
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NEWS FLASH **** Concurrent I-485 Filing
This is to advise you of a new
interim rule (INS No. 2104-00) affecting 8 CFR Parts 204, 245 and 299. As of July 31, 2002, this interim rule
amends the INSÂ’ regulations by allowing both forms I-140 and I-485 to be filed
concurrently when an employment-based visa is immediately available, thereby
improving the efficiency of the process as well as customer
service. The rule also allows aliens with
pending I-140 petitions to now file I-485 applications with the I-140
receipt. It is applicable to aliens
who are classifiable under sections 203(b)(1), (2), and (3) or EB1, 2, or
3. Upon filing the I-485, the alien
worker can apply for Employment and Travel
Authorization. If you are a client, individual or
employer/petitioner, and have a specific question about a pending I-140 (EB1-3)
petition, please do not hesitate to contact us. Also: Change of Address
As part of heightened security
measures, INS will now actively enforce Section 265 of the Immigration and
Nationality Act/or 8 U.S.C. 1305, which requires that every foreign person in
the United States must notify INS within 10 days of any address change. The penalty for failure to report a
change in address is arrest and deportation, and possibly even criminal
prosecution. You must report an Address Change,
using Form AR-11, if: 1. You are a resident (visa or green
card holder) and 2. You are 14 years of age or older
(parents must report children under 18 years of age)
and 3. You have moved or your address has
changed from the address on file at the INS. If you have not filed an address
change, you should do so. It is
better to file a late address change than not to file one at all. Make sure to
keep a copy and proof of sending the notification (via certified US Postal
Service mail) to INS for your personal records. To report a change of address, please
visit our website: http://www.greencard1.com (resources
section). Our website has a link to
the INS website where you can find Form
AR-11.
Form
AR-11 provides instructions on how to fill it out and
where to file it. You can also
visit the INS website directly at: http://www.ins.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/ar-11.htm As stated, if you wish to discuss any
of the above, please contact us at 415/291-8000 and one of our attorneys will be
happy to speak with you. Please
notify us if you have a pending I-140 case with our office.
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