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USCIS to Increase Fees for Premium Processing in 2024

Starting February 26, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will implement increased fees for premium processing of certain employment-based petitions and applications.

Khadija DerrickDecember 27, 2023

Immigration

What USCIS forms can be filed online?

You can file certain USCIS forms such as the I-539, N-400 or I-90 forms online through your USCIS account.

Khadija DerrickApril 7, 2023

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Immigration

Important Updates from USCIS for Nonimmigrant Workers Who Were Recently Laid Off

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.

Khadija DerrickApril 6, 2023

Immigration

Can I File a Change of Status Petition During my Grace Period?

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.

Khadija DerrickMarch 29, 2023

Immigration

Online Filing Available for Affirmative Asylum Applications

USCIS announced that online processing of Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal is now available for certain affirmative applicants.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 1, 2023

Immigration

B Extension of Status: Things to keep in mind

You should remember what date you requested in your extension of status application as you will have to leave or file another petition before this date.

Khadija DerrickOctober 6, 2021

Immigration

Can I Change Status After My I-94 Expired?

If you file your change of status petition after your I-94 expired, you will have to show that it was due to extraordinary circumstances beyond your control.

Khadija DerrickJune 1, 2021

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Immigration News

eProcessing Now Available for Extension of Status

USCIS have announced today that it has began to accelerate USCIS’ transition into a digital business model. Starting today, Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status can now be filed online. Form I-539 is primarily used for dependents of nonimmigrant…

Jenny ZhanMay 22, 2019

Immigration

Can I Travel if I file for an Extension of Status?

Can I travel while my extension of status is pending? Yes, if you have an extension application pending, it is possible to travel without abandoning the application. This is different from a change of status, where leaving the U.S. will…

IanScottApril 17, 2017

USCIS to Increase Fees for Premium Processing in 2024

What USCIS forms can be filed online?

Important Updates from USCIS for Nonimmigrant Workers Who Were Recently Laid Off

Can I File a Change of Status Petition During my Grace Period?

Online Filing Available for Affirmative Asylum Applications

B Extension of Status: Things to keep in mind

Can I Change Status After My I-94 Expired?

eProcessing Now Available for Extension of Status

Can I Travel if I file for an Extension of Status?

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