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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a new third gender option labeled “X” (meaning “Another Gender Identity”) on Form N-400, the Application for Naturalization. This is a significant update, as Form N-400 becomes the first USCIS application to offer a gender selection beyond the traditional “Male (M)” and “Female (F)” options. What’s New […]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) had announced a trial for a redesigned naturalization test aimed at evaluating applicants’ knowledge of U.S. civics and English language skills. However, following significant public feedback and criticism, USCIS decided to terminate the trial before it was fully implemented. The purpose of the proposed changes was to modernize the

The Biden administration has introduced a new version of Form I-485 (Application for Adjustment of Status), which will be required for all green card applicants starting on December 23, 2022. This updated form includes a new public charge section, reflecting changes to the public charge rule by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Key Changes

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a second H-1B lottery for the fiscal year 2025, addressing unmet quotas for the regular cap category after the initial March 2024 lottery. Here’s what employers and applicants need to know about this second round and its potential implications. Key Takeaways Eligibility Criteria for the Second

USCIS has expanded the eligibility for green cards under Schedule A, Group II for STEM professionals, making it easier for individuals with exceptional ability in these fields to qualify for permanent residency. The key updates are: What’s Changed: Who Qualifies: Evidence of Exceptional Ability: To qualify for the Schedule A process, applicants must provide evidence

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services USCIS extends work permit for immigrant workers in the U.S. On May 3, 2022, the agency confirmed a temporary rule allowing some immigrants to continue using their expired work permits for an extra 18 months. This change aims to support hundreds of thousands of immigrants waiting for work permit renewals

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced updates to its online processing times tool, aiming to provide applicants with more accurate and user-friendly information about how long it takes to process specific forms. What Does the Processing Times Tool Do? The tool helps immigration applicants track the processing times for various USCIS forms,

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (US CIS) has recently changed the way Form I 693 is submitted for green card applicants undergoing the immigration exam to attain permanent resident status The requirement, for civil surgeon signatures, within 60 days has been eliminated to give applicants greater flexibility.  Previous Requirement: In the regulation, candidates had to