One of the hardest things about immigration process is that in some cases they unfortunately mean that families are separated. While family members are trying to get an immigrant visa to enter the US in order to live with relatives, for example, they cannot live in the US. Sometimes, the process can take many months …
The processing times for various USCIS applications vary, and some forms are even further delayed due to administrative errors. Administrative errors can be especially frustrating for applicants, since these errors can significantly delay the immigration process and can lead to a rejection or denial of an application that should have been accepted. Luckily, the USCIS …
Certain Cases to Receive Expedited Reviews by USCISRead More »
The law of the US ensures rights to everyone, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, or sexual orientation. Now, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has revised its policies to better protect and help those who are transgendered. Recently, the USCIS has accounted a Policy Memorandum which will change how transgender individuals can assign …
USCIS Issues Memorandum Revising Treatment of Gender DesignationsRead More »
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it is still accepting H-1B nonimmigrant applications which fall under the numerical cap for fiscal year 2013. These applications were first accepted on April 2, 2012, and in many cases there is a flood of petitions once the immigration applications are accepted, since only so many …
H-1B Petition for FY 2013 Still Being Accepted by USCISRead More »
Voting is one of the privileges and rights of US citizenship. Both naturalized citizens and those who are US citizens by birthright can vote in elections in order to shape the government. To take part in shaping the laws of the country, residents need to go through the process of citizenship. However, the Secretary of …
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is looking for public comments about new changes to the USCIS Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification), according to a recent notice in the Federal Register. USCIS Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) is a unique form in that it is not filed with the USCIS. Instead, by law, all employers …
Public Comment Sought on Revisions to Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9Read More »
Government grants are often a great way for organizations and individuals to get funding for a variety of projects and contributions that can have an impact on US society. Grants do not need to be repaid but give organizations and individuals the financing needed to pursue important projects and work. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration …
There are more than 40 nonimmigrant visas available for visitors to the US who wish to enter the country for a short, specific period of time. Nonimmigrant visas do not allow visitors to work and live in the US, but do allow visitors to remain in the US for varying amounts of time. If you …
There are many ways to get proof of US citizenship if you are a US citizen. For example, if you have gone through the naturalization process you will typically be provided with a naturalization certificate, which you can use to prove your citizenship. If you were born abroad to US citizen parents or were born …
US citizens who live outside the US, as well as US citizens who hold dual citizenship are still responsible for paying US taxes. In fact, the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) requires all US citizens, regardless of where they live, to disclose foreign financial accounts and to pay taxes on any income they earn – anywhere …
Alternatives to Citizenship-Based Taxation for US Citizens Living AbroadRead More »