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New San Francisco Asylum Office Location Opens in Oakland
USCIS opens new Oakland Asylum Office to enhance San Francisco Asylum operations, increasing capacity for asylum interviews starting May 15, 2024.
USCIS Eliminates Separate Biometrics Fee for Immigration Applications
Starting April 1, 2024, USCIS has removed the biometrics fee, simplifying immigration processes under the USCIS Fee Restructure,…
USCIS Policy Update Expands Green Card Access for Foreign Workers
USCIS policy update expands Schedule A occupations for green card sponsorship, potentially affecting U.S. worker protections.
USCIS Prioritizes Employment for Inadmissible Migrants Over Law-Abiding Immigrants
USCIS employment focus is on expedited work cards for inadmissible aliens, causing immigrant paperwork delays. Administration prioritizes differently.
Sharp Decline in Duplicate 2025 H-1B Visa Lottery Registrations After Process Revamp
Following the H-1B Visa Lottery Overhaul, duplicate registrations decreased significantly, with an 88% drop in multiple submissions for…
Apply Now: USCIS Citizenship and Integration Grant Program
USCIS opens applications for Civic Integration Grants supporting Citizenship Preparation nationwide. Apply by June 21 for up to…
USCIS Expands Schedule A Waiver for Easier Green Card Process
USCIS widens labor market test waiver to boost STEM talent retention. Schedule A classification revised to include more…
Understanding USCIS vs Homeland Security vs ICE: Roles and Contact Guidelines
USCIS, Homeland Security, and ICE have distinct roles. Learn who to contact for what and when in scenarios…
Do USCIS Cases Get Reviewed on Weekends?
USCIS cases are not reviewed over the weekend, impacting case processing times. This delay can affect the overall…
H-2B Visa Cap Met for Early FY 2024 Returning Workers
Cap reached for additional returning worker H-2B visas in FY 2024. USCIS hits cap for 19,000 visas in…