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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated its naturalization policy guidance to make the citizenship process more accessible for applicants with disabilities. The new updates, which simplify both the naturalization form and policy, aim to reduce application obstacles and make U.S. citizenship attainable for a broader range of people. As part of the […]

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is facing significant delays in processing immigration applications, as revealed in new data about the agency’s operations. Key points from the report highlight: Overall, the growing complexity of immigration forms, combined with challenges in digital transition, has exacerbated the already significant delays in visa processing, contributing to the

The Biden administration has updated its USCIS Policy Manual, now allowing immigration officers to waive removal of conditions interviews for certain family-based immigrants with conditional green cards. This change aims to streamline the process for couples seeking to remove the conditions on their residency. Key Points of the Update: Impact: Reasons for the Policy Change

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2025 has been reached. This means USCIS received enough registrations during the initial period and has now completed the random selection process. Those selected in the lottery have been notified and can now submit their H-1B petitions. Here’s

Many misconceptions surround the H-1B visa program in the U.S., particularly around its influence on job availability and wage levels for American workers. A common belief is that H-1B workers reduce job opportunities for U.S. citizens or that companies use H-1B visas solely to save on labor costs by hiring less expensive foreign workers. However,

Today, we’re excited to share a guest post from Law and Visas, a trusted firm that provides virtual financial planning, investment management, and tax preparation services specifically for immigrants. Whether you’re just starting your life in the U.S., entering your middle years, planning for your retirement, or settling down, Law and Visas are here to

The International Entrepreneur Rule (IER) aims to provide foreign entrepreneurs with a pathway to grow their startups in the United States, filling a gap where no dedicated “startup visa” exists. Created under the Obama administration and reactivated by the Biden administration, the rule leverages the Secretary of Homeland Security’s authority to grant temporary permission (“parole”)

The “public charge” rule has been part of U.S. immigration law since 1882, though it wasn’t fully defined until May 1999 when the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) introduced the “1999 Interim Field Guidance.” This definition states that a “public charge” is someone who depends on the government for their basic needs, such as receiving