Today, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has unveiled new policy guidance outlining the eligibility requirements for initiating and renewing applications for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) in what are…
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced its decision to extend premium processing to applicants wishing to change their nonimmigrant status to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or…
Document processes associated with immigration can be complex and challenging, especially when dealing with official documents from different countries. One of these critical documents required in consular processing is the…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) now allows certain individuals to file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, online. This applies to those requesting parole based on urgent humanitarian reasons…
USCIS is extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (PRC) for petitioners who properly file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (green card through marriage), or Form I-829,…
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an extension and expansion of Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for eligible Hong Kong residents, allowing them to remain in the U.S….
In order to maintain their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status in the United States, green card holders are required to fulfill certain criteria, including continuous residence and the physical presence…
In U.S. immigration law, Form I-140 petition paves the way for employees to seek eligibility for an immigrant visa based on employment through a sponsoring employer. Typically, it is the…
USCIS Form I-131 is the application for a Travel Document, which allows individuals to re-enter the United States in most cases after temporary international travel. The different application types (A,…
One of the most common questions about K-1 fiancé(e) visas is: How many times do I need to meet my fiancé(e) before filing for a K-1 fiancé(e) visa petition? The…
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued policy guidance on how they assess an employer’s ability to pay the proffered wage for certain employment-based immigrant visa classifications. Categories affected…
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialized occupations. Every year, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) receives…