US to speed up student visa process

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on March 6 that it is expediting processing of applications for F-1 student visas. This applies to applicants who wish to receive additional practical training (OPT) and F-1 visa students who wish to obtain an OPT extension in natural sciences…

Sponsoring a green card for a child has become easier: USCIS has changed the rules

The Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has changed the rules for calculating a child's age when considering parent-sponsored applications for a green card. The change suggests that if the child is 21 years old while the application is being considered, then he will still receive a green card. Previously, reaching the age of 21 automatically deprived the child of the right ...

What immigration forms can be completed and submitted online: a complete list with tips

You can submit some applications to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) online. This method will save you a lot of time and speed up your case. To submit any application in an online format, you first need to create a free account on the USCIS website.…

USCIS Extends Deadlines for Responses to Requests for Additional Information

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended certain procedures through March 23, 2023 due to delays in processing applications related to COVID-19. Under this rule, you have 60 more days to respond to a service request…

USCIS Extends Conditional Green Cards

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Extends Green Card Term for Temporary Conditional Green Card Holders Who Have Properly Completed Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions of Residence, or Form I-829, Petition of an Employer to Remove Conditions of Permanent Status resident, for 48 months…

USCIS plans to increase immigration fees: the fee for filing some forms will increase by 2000%

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) receives approximately 96 percent of its funding from customers in the form of filing fees. Payment adjustments will occur soon - fees for some services will increase. US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducted a comprehensive review of fees...

About a million immigrants received US citizenship in 2022: this is a record figure in the last few years

Nearly one million adult immigrants became US citizens in fiscal year 2022, the third-highest annual rate in US history, CBS reports. According to a report from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), released on December 7, for the 12-month period ending September 30,…

How to find out the waiting time for immigration services and check the status of the case

Checking the status of your immigration case is easy - you can do it online from the comfort of your home or office, even just from your mobile phone. To do this, you need to go to a special page of the official website of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and follow a simple…

Ukrainians who came to the US on U4U no longer have to wait for work permits: they are now issued along with parole

On November 21, the US State Department announced that Afghan refugees who received a parole and Ukrainians who came to America under the United for Ukraine (U4U) program will automatically receive the right to work and a social security number. They don't have to wait for work permits...

How the naturalization interview works: a step-by-step analysis of the whole process

The naturalization interview is the final hurdle for green card holders who plan to become US citizens. Towards the end of your application processing time, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will send you an appointment notice. If all goes well, you will most likely…

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