Update on the New ICE Policy on Prosecutorial Discretion

The Chief Counsel’s office that handles cases in the San Francisco immigration court appears to be approving requests to administratively close deportation cases for young persons who were brought to the U.S. with their parents while still minors, are in the U.S. without legal status and who are currently attending college.  If this applies to you or your family member, seek the advice of a competent immigration attorney to determine whether it is appropriate to try to close your deportation case.

New USCIS Medical Form

For those filing a green card application, you should be aware that USCIS has a new medical form, Form I-693 as of November 1, 2011.  To ensure no delays in your green card case, ensure that your Civil Surgeon, or USCIS approved physician, uses the new form.   Civil surgeons completing medical examinations between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2011, should use the new form dated 10/11/11. However, USCIS will continue to accept the previous version, dated 7/20/10, for examinations completed between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2011. Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, civil surgeons must use the new version of the form.  If a medical examination completed on or after Jan. 1, 2012, is reported using an outdated form, USCIS will reject the form, requiring the applicant to return to the civil surgeon and resubmit the new form.