USCIS International Offices Opening in Qatar and Turkey
USCIS to open International Offices in Doha, Qatar, and Ankara, Turkey. Strengthening partnership and enhancing refugee processing. Support…
H-1B After a Layoff USCIS 60-Day Grace Period and Options
H-1B workers facing layoffs have 60 days to find a new sponsor, change status, or apply for a…
EB-5 Visa: Pathway to US Citizenship for Students’ Families
The EB-5 visa allows international students in US universities to bring family for citizenship. US hosts over 1…
June 2024 US Visa Bulletin Update for Indian Applicants
June 2024 US Visa Bulletin shows no changes in Green Card dates for China and India; Visa Priority…
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…
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.
Work Permits for Inadmissible Aliens Get Priority at USCIS
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…
Are USCIS Cases Reviewed on Weekends? What Premium Processing and the Tool Say
USCIS processes cases during weekday business hours, pausing updates on weekends despite an 11.3 million case backlog and…
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…