US Visas

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published 22 new fact sheets to encourage green card holders to apply for citizenship in the United States. These fact sheets are a great source of data on naturalization-eligible green card holders based on demographic information including age, years of permanent residence, birth country, and others. In addition, […]

If you are an H-1B visa holder or a worker in need of an employment-based green card, don’t despair! The USCIS has released a policy to provide relief for those who are in the employment visa backlog. The change allows eligible people to seek an EAD under “expedited circumstances”.  So, if your green card process

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) now allows some immigrants to submit their EAD applications and fee waivers online. From October 2024, you will be able to electronically submit your Forms I-765 (work authorization) and I-912 (fee waiver) without having to use paper anymore through your USCIS online account. That is another big

The U.S. USCIS has issued a major update to the automatic extension period for some Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). This update will provide nearly 800,000 EAD applicants who are renewing with ease that won’t leave them with a void in their work authorization. The new regulations shift the automatic work permit period from 180 days

Getting around the U.S. immigration system is stressful enough, with all the forms and processes that go along with it. Whether you’re applying for a green card or naturalization, if you know how to submit your application electronically, you can be much more efficient. Here’s a simple explanation of how to submit your immigration paperwork

Importing foreign labor can be a great source of talent for your company, but it also comes at a price. You may be hiring staff on H-1B workers’ rights or permanent immigration visas of foreigners, and these costs can add up quickly. It costs more than $4,000 on average to recruit an employee, and even

This year, the Department of State plans to begin another pilot program that will allow H-1B visa holders to renew their visas in the United States without having to return to their home countries to do so.  For skilled foreign workers, the H-1B visa has been the primary pathway to US residence for a maximum

The U.S. State Department has announced that it has already issued all available visas for the Employment-Based Third Preference (EB-3), Other Workers (EW), and Employment-Based Fifth Preference (EB-5) categories for Fiscal Year 2024. If you’re an employer or worker in one of these categories, here’s what you need to know about the situation and how

Starting in 2025, U.S. passport holders will need to apply for travel authorization before visiting Europe. This new requirement is part of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), which aims to improve security and streamline entry for travelers to European Union (E.U.) countries. While U.S. travelers currently enjoy visa-free access to most European

Immigrants in the US have reached a record high: more than 46 million foreign-born people now live in the US. That’s nearly a million more than last year, according to new statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. This increase in immigrant numbers comes after a couple of years of slower growth due to issues including