Filing Period for Certain Liberians Applying for Adjustment Extended to Two Years

Jan 12, 2021 | Immigration Updates, Individual Services

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the filing period for certain Liberian nationals and family members to apply for adjustment of status under the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness provision has been extended until December 20, 2021.

The provision provides an opportunity for certain Liberian nationals and family members to obtain lawful permanent resident status in the United States.

Details:

USCIS notice, https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/liberian-refugee-immigration-fairness

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