The Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) provision introduced by Senator Jack (D-RI) was contained in Section 7611 of the NDAA. The momentous bill, enacted exclusively for Liberians, was signed into law on Dec. 20, 2019 by President Donald Trump. USCIS will accept properly filed applications until Dec. 20, 2020, one year from the enactment of the LRIF.”USCIS also disclosed in its announcement that “the spouses, unmarried children under 21, and unmarried sons and daughters 21 or older of eligible Liberian nationals” are also eligible for Green Cards. According to the provisions of the LRIF, legal permanent residency would be approved as of the date of arrival in the United States for eligible applicants, and the USCIS is mandated to issue work authorization for anyone with application pending for more than 180 days. The workshops are expected to be held in a bid to inform Liberians of the immigration process, as well as their rights and privileges under the new law.

Source: Front Page Africa December 27, 2019 00:57 UTC