Saturday, September 15, 2012

USCIS Reminds Immigration Benefits Available for Individuals Affected by Hurricane Isaac

  • Eligible individuals may apply for temporary relief measures, including:
    • A change or extension of nonimmigrant status for an individual currently in the United States, even when the request is filed after the authorized period of admission has expired;
    • Extension or re-parole of individuals previously granted parole by USCIS;
    • Advance parole, and expedited processing of advance parole applications;
    • Expedited adjudication of requests for off-campus employment authorization applications for F-1 students experiencing severe economic hardship;
    • Expedited processing of immigrant petitions for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens and the spouses and children of lawful permanent residents (LPRs) whose priority dates are current;
    • Expedited adjudication of employment authorization applications; and
    • Assistance to LPRs stranded overseas without immigration or travel documents, such as Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards). USCIS and the Department of State will coordinate on these matters when LPRs are stranded in places that do not have a local USCIS office.
  • Visitors traveling under the Visa Waiver Program may visit a USCIS local office for assistance. Individuals affected by the hurricane who are at a U.S. airport may contact the nearest U.S. Customs and Border Protection office for assistance. For more information on USCIS humanitarian programs, visit www.uscis.gov or call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. Hearing-impaired persons can call 1-800-767-1833.

More Details: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ff3636959b379310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=e7801c2c9be44210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD 

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