US Immigration

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has deployed the Secure Communities program to all 25 US counties which share a border with Mexico. The program allows authorities to use biometrics data to target and remove aliens in jails and prisons from the US. On 10 August 2010, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano […]

The Registered Nurse Work Visa program is always changing and has changed often over the past two decades. The registered nurse work visa, also known as the H-1A Visa, was first created in 1989, as part of the Nursing Relief Act. By September 1, 1995, the nurse visa was no longer available to new applicants.

New regulations issued by The Department of Homeland Security in August 2010 will expand the list of qualified dependants of foreign officials who qualify for -1, A-2, G-1, G-3, and G-4 nonimmigrant status. On 10 August 2010, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released final amendments to the regulations regarding A-1, A-2, G-1, G-3, and

Removal is the process of removing non-US citizens from the country. This generally occurs because someone is found to be deportable or not eligible for admission to the US in the first place. The process of removal is upsetting and can be financially and emotionally devastating as well. If you have immigrated to the US

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a standardized English test designed to test the English language skills of people whose first language is not English. The TOEFL examines your ability to understand and use English. Your TOEFL score is valid two years from the time you take your test. Your language

The subject of undocumented immigrants or illegal immigrants is a very complex one in the US. It is estimated that there are millions of illegal immigrants in the US. Many lead normal lives – working, driving, and taking part in the local economy. This leads many to wonder: how can an undocumented worker or immigrant

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows you to access documents which are not easily accessible. Often, these documents contain public information or information about you specifically. For example, you can use to the FOIA to file a Freedom of Information Act request in order to view your immigration file. There are many reasons why

Congress determined that about 99% of the USCIS budget should come from fees, rather than from US taxpayers. This system helps ensure that taxpayers do not have to pay for these costs. Immigration fees vary widely, based on application: – Change of Address (AR-11): $0 – Alien’s Change of Address Card (AR-11 SR): $0 –

Usually, a local USCIS Regional Service Center or local USCIS director will adjudicate visa petitions. Once a decision has been reached to a revalidate a visa petition, revoke a visa petition approval, or once another decision has been reached, the petitioner will generally be contacted by the District Director or Regional Service Center Director. The

A United States embassy or United States consulate is an entity located in a foreign country. It is basically a small piece of US soil in a foreign country. There are many reasons why you will want to learn where the nearest US embassy or US consulate is when you travel or live abroad: 1)

In April of 2010, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed SB 1070 into law. The law, which sparked much debate across the country, gave police new powers to stop individuals who might be considered illegal immigrants. Police had the authority to check for immigration status when stopping an individual for a routine violation (such as a