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What are the key differences between updating address through a USCIS online account and filing Form AR-11?

Updating your address through a USCIS online account is faster and provides immediate confirmation compared to Form AR-11, which can…

CR1 I-130: Role of Marriage Photos in USCIS Petitions

Marriage photos are important for CR1 I-130 petitions but not decisive. They support demonstrating relationship legitimacy alongside financial commingling and…

USCIS Focus on Speeding Up Employment-Based Green Cards

USCIS is prioritizing employment-based Green Card applications to enhance processing efficiency. By reallocating resources and optimizing processes, the agency aims…

USCIS Plans to Reboot Fraud-Linked CHNV Humanitarian Parole Program

The Biden administration is planning to restart the CHNV (Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela) humanitarian parole program, suspended in August 2024…

Union Challenges USCIS Over Immigration Service Layoffs

Layoffs at USCIS immigration centers have led to protests from union workers concerned about job cuts affecting service quality. The…

USCIS Updates: New STEM OPT Rules for Student Visas

USCIS updated guidance on F/M Nonimmigrant Student Classification, providing clarity on STEM OPT extensions, online learning, school transfers, and grace…

USCIS Cancels Regional Centers for Unpaid RIA Fees

USCIS has targeted non-compliant EB-5 regional centers regarding annual "Integrity Fees," crucial for oversight under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity…

How to Verify USCIS Email Authenticity

To verify a USCIS email's authenticity, check if the domain ends in ".gov." Scam emails often contain errors or request…