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🎗️ OCTOBER 2021

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, an annual campaign to increase awareness about the impact of breast cancer.

The White House glowed pink last Friday in recognition of the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. "During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we stand with the courageous women and men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and honor those who have lost their battle to this terrible disease," read a proclamation issued by the White House.

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women after skin cancer. Mammograms can detect breast cancer early, possibly before it has spread.

More information on breast cancer is available at cancer.gov .

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Did you know that Florida has 3 of the 5 most dangerous highways in the U.S.?

Over the past decade, advances in automotive technology have been impressive: today's cars feature improved collision mitigation systems, proximity detection, and other safety measures. However, car accidents remain one of the leading causes of death in the United States.

According to Teletrac Navman's report, which uses data from the Fatal Analysis Reporting System (FARS) from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these are the most dangerous highways in the country.

#5 – US 92: St. Petersburg, Florida, to Daytona Beach, Florida (177 miles)

#4 – I-17: Phoenix, Arizona to Flagstaff, Arizona (146 miles)

#3 – US 192: Four Corners, Florida, to Indialantic, Florida (75 miles)

#2 – I-45: Galveston, Texas, to Dallas, Texas (285 miles)

#1 – I-4: Tampa, Florida, to Daytona Beach, Florida (132 miles)

I-4, which traverses Florida from side to side, is still considered the most dangerous highway in the country. It is the only U.S. highway with a fatality per mile rate higher than 1.

When driving, always remember to watch your speed and to keep safe following distance. It is important to remain alert at all times. Last but not least, don't drink and drive and always wear your seatbelt.

If you are involved in a car accident:

1. Stop! Do not drive away from an accident.

2. Move out of harm’s way, and, if possible, move your vehicle away from oncoming traffic to prevent further accidents or injury.

3. Call the police (and an ambulance if necessary).

4. Take pictures of all vehicle damage, physical injuries, and any evidence of weather and road conditions.

5. Exchange information with the other parties involved, including, but not limited to: names, contact information, insurance information, license plate numbers, vehicle information and registration numbers, and driver license numbers.

6. If you sustain any bodily injuries, seek medical attention within 14 days. A doctor might recognize injuries that are not immediately apparent to those involved in the accident.

At our office, we work on a contingency fee basis for car accidents and personal injury matters.

There is no fee, if there is no recovery.

News and Updates

USCIS Extends Evidence of Status for Conditional Permanent Residents to 24 Months with Pending Form I-751 or Form I-829

Last month, USCIS announced that they are extending the time that receipt notices can be used to show evidence of status from 18 months to 24 months for petitioners who properly file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, or Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status.

Conditional permanent residents who properly file Form I-751 or Form I-829 will receive a receipt notice that can be presented with their Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card), as evidence of continued status for up to 24 months past the expiration date on their Green Card, while their case remains pending with USCIS.

DHS Continues Temporary Protected Status Designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan

The Department of Homeland Security has announced the automatic extension of TPS designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan. TPS beneficiaries from these six countries will retain their status, provided they continue to meet all the individual requirements for TPS eligibility. The automatic extension of TPS-related documentation includes Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) through Dec. 31, 2022.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Required for Immigration Medical Examinations

On September 14, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that, effective Oct. 1, 2021, applicants subject to the immigration medical examination must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the civil surgeon can complete an immigration medical examination and sign Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record.

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USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending the flexibilities announced on March 30, 2020, to assist applicants, petitioners and requestors who are responding to certain:

Requests for Evidence;
Continuations to Request Evidence (N-14);
Notices of Intent to Deny;
Notices of Intent to Revoke;
Notices of Intent to Rescind;
Notices of Intent to Terminate regional centers; and
Motions to Reopen an N-400 Pursuant to 8 CFR 335.5, Receipt of Derogatory Information After Grant.

Most CW-1 Employers Must File Required Semiannual Report (Form I-129CWR)

USCIS announced a reminder for employers of Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Transitional Workers (CW-1) that, if you have a currently-approved CW-1 petition with a validity period of six months or more, you must file Form I-129CWR, Semiannual Report for CW-1 Employers, with USCIS every six months after the petition validity start date. Employers use this report to certify the continued employment and payment of each worker under the terms and conditions of the approved petition. You are not required to file Form I-129CWR if your petition has been withdrawn for all beneficiaries.

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