DHS has introduced a new proposed fee schedule that will increase the filing fee costs for the majority of applications, especially employment based petitions.
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USCIS will process a change of status application on Form I-539 and a subsequently filed I-129 petition at the same time when an employer files the I-129 using premium processing.
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Many U.S. visas require that you have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and that you are coming to work in the U.S. in the same field as what your degree…
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If you are a foreign national and your spouse is a U.S. citizen, you can certainly qualify for a Green Card under the immediate relative category.
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If you are in the U.S. on an F-1 visa, you could either apply for an OPT or CPT to gain experience.
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The Department of Homeland Security announced on December 30, 2022that Somalia designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is extended for 18 months from March 18, 2023 to September 17, 2024.
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The Department of Homeland Security announced on December 30, 2022 that Yemen has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from March 4, 2023 to September 3,…
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You can file a change of status petition with USCIS if you are currently in the U.S. on a grace period after your employment was terminated.
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F-2 spouses can enroll in less than a full course of study at SEVP-certified schools for certain programs, or they can engage in study that is avocational/recreational in nature.
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The Department of State increased fees for non-immigrant visas and border crossing cards.
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Any circumstance where a noncitizen is applying for an immigration benefit, the noncitizen should answer questions honestly and should make sure he is understanding what a question is asking.
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A noncitizen would be considered a public charge if the Department of Homeland Security, “DHS” determines based on a totality of the circumstance based analysis that a noncitizen is likely…
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USCIS determines whether a noncitizen is considered a public charge under the new 2022 rule.
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J-1 visa holders must maintain their primary residence in their home country for 2 years to fulfill their requirement. Short and intermittent visit to their home country, while living elsewhere,…
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I-512L is an Advance Parole document that allows an Adjustment of status applicant to travel internationally while his green card petition is pending.
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The Violence Against Women Act also known as VAWA is a law that protects the rights of noncitizen victims of battery or extreme cruelty by certain U.S. Citizen or legal…
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New United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, “USCIS” policy will be allowing Legal Permanent Residents with an expiring or expired legal permanent resident card to file a naturalization application with…
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The Department of Homeland Security announced on October 21, 2022 that Ethiopia has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from December 12, 2022 to June 12,…
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Starting in March 2023, OSHA will have authority to issue T and U visa certifications.
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In any circumstance where a noncitizen is applying for an immigration benefit, the noncitizen should answer questions in the application honestly and almost as importantly should make sure he is…
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If you were not selected in the H-1B lottery but want to remain in the U.S., consider other options such as applying for an E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1 or TN…
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USCIS may issue a B2 RFE for many reasons, but some of the common reasons are for example if they want to see evidence regarding your financial resources or evidence…
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended premium processing to certain I-765 applications filed by F-1 students pursuing Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT.
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The Real ID Act of 2005 is an Act of Congress that modifies U.S. federal law pertaining to security, authentication, and issuance procedure standards for drivers’ licenses and identity documents,…
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The H-2B program allows U.S. employers or U.S. agents who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary nonagricultural jobs.
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