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Biden partially lifted Trump’s pandemic-related green card ban.

Posted on March 1, 2021 by sethlerner1964

President Biden lifted the Trump administration’s orders preventing foreigners from moving to the U.S. on new green cards, saying the orders failed to advance American interests. Trump first enacted the ban last April, and it was set to expire March 31. However, Biden’s proclamation revoked that ban and its extensions a month early. Family members of U.S. citizens and green card holders will now be able to immigrate to the U.S., along with individuals who were selected to receive visas through the diversity visa lottery, which allows the U.S. to accept 55,000 immigrants annually from countries with historically low levels of immigration.

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The new Green Cards and EADs will:

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a redesign to the Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card) and the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) as part of the Next Generation Secure Identification Document Project. USCIS will begin issuing the new cards on May 1, 2017.
These redesigns use enhanced graphics and fraud-resistant security features to create cards that are highly secure and more tamper-resistant than the ones currently in use.
The new card designs demonstrate USCIS’ commitment to continue taking a proactive approach against the threat of document tampering and fraud. They are also part of an ongoing effort between USCIS, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enhance document security and deter counterfeiting and fraud

The new Green Cards and EADs will:
Display the individual’s photos on both sides;
Show a unique graphic image and color palette:
Green Cards will have an image of the Statue of Liberty and a predominately green palette;

EAD cards will have an image of a bald eagle and a predominately red palette;
Have embedded holographic images; and
No longer display the individual’s signature.

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U Visa granted for person with crime

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

U Visa granted for person with crime over 12 years old and officer that did not want to sign the certification
Criminal Relief granted and crime vacated and dismissed. Now he can apply for his Green Card.

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