by IdaKeir | Mar 30, 2020 | COVID-19, Ida Keir Law, News Archive
Will immigrants get a stimulus check – and when? You’re eligible for a check if you are a “resident alien” with a Social Security number (not an ITIN – Individual Taxpayer Identification Number). Even if you filed your tax return with a Social Security...
by IdaKeir | Feb 25, 2020 | Family Visas, Ida Keir Law, Immigration from Philippines, Marriage and Fiance Visas, News Archive, Pres. Trump actions, Public Charge, Student Visas
A new government public charge rule intended to make it difficult or impossible for lower-income immigrants to get green cards is in effect, as of Feb. 24 2020. The rule primarily applies to family-based applicants applying for lawful permanent residence (green cards)...
by IdaKeir | Feb 23, 2020 | Ida Keir Law, News Archive
Beginning October 1, 2020, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States. – from the TSA website. What is...
by IdaKeir | Feb 23, 2020 | Ida Keir Law, J Visas, News Archive, Student Visas
It’s tax season in the U.S; federal tax returns are due July 15; most states have the same filing deadline. Normally they’re due April 15 but the deadline is extended due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the U.S. government...
by IdaKeir | Feb 7, 2020 | Ida Keir Law, News Archive, Pres. Trump actions, Student Visas, Unlawful Presence/DACA
In the midst of continuing restrictions on international students, there’s some good news! On Feb. 6, 2020, a federal judge in North Carolina issued a permanent order in favor of international students facing “unlawful presence” issues that applies...
by IdaKeir | Feb 4, 2020 | Family Visas, Ida Keir Law, News Archive, Pres. Trump actions
On January 31, 2020, President Trump signed a presidential proclamation or Travel Ban 4.0 . This expands the Muslim Ban to include green card applicants (‘immigrant visa’) from six additional countries. The United States will suspend issuance of all...