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New I-360 Petition Fees Effective April 2024
Starting April 1, 2024, immigration application fees, including the I-360 Petition, will increase. Applicants must postmark their applications by March 31, 2024, to avoid the new fees. The I-360 Petition…
New USCIS Immigration Fees Implemented After Court Ruling
New USCIS immigration fees, effective April 1, 2024, significantly increase costs for employers sponsoring foreign workers, with hikes…
Can USCIS Track Undisclosed Fake Social Media Profiles?
USCIS and the US Embassy can potentially detect undisclosed social media profiles of visa applicants using advanced tools…
When Does USCIS Consider a Case Abandoned?
This guide explains how USCIS cases can be deemed "abandoned" if applicants miss deadlines, appointments, or fail to…
H1B Lottery Glitch Alert! What to Do If You’re Mislabelled as ‘Submitted’
The H1B visa lottery selection for FY 2025 faced a USCIS glitch, causing confusion by mislabeling selected applications…
STEM Petitions Spike After USCIS Policy Update: What You Need to Know
The USCIS has updated its policy to ease visa processes for foreign STEM professionals, offering paths via the…
USCIS Filing Changes for Employment-Based I-485 and Related Forms
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is changing filing locations for key employment-based immigration forms like I-907,…
Find Your USCIS Service Center: Application Processing Guide
Navigating USCIS immigration paperwork involves understanding which of the five Service Centers, divided by application type and applicant's…
Afghan Support Center for Resettlement in Buffalo by USCIS
The Afghan Support Center in Buffalo provides crucial aid to refugees from Afghanistan, offering housing, education, work opportunities,…
Update Social Security with Naturalization Application
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced a streamlined process for applying for U.S. citizenship and a…