If you apply for immigration petitions, chances are good that you will eventually need to visit a local USCIS office in order to get help completing your application. Your local immigration office provides many important services, including processing petitions, taking care of petition requirements, and helping immigrants with immigration petitions. In fact, there are many …
Moving is stressful enough, and in addition many US immigrants need to make sure that they need to change their address with the USCIS. There are two main reasons why you may need to change your address with the USCIS if you have moved: because of legal requirements and because you have petitions outstanding. For …
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced in late October 2011 a redesigned Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-560) and a new design for the Employment Authorization Document (EAD). The USCIS made the changes to the documents to help fight immigration fraud and to ensure increased security for the US and for document holders. New …
USCIS Employment Authorization Document and Certificate of Citizenship Redesign Read More »
Applying for naturalization or citizenship is a huge step for most immigrants. Applying for citizenship means that you are ready to take on all the rights and privileges of US citizenship, including the right and responsibility of voting. Traditionally, the process of applying for citizenship can take several months or up to one year. Recently, …
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Throughout US history, immigrants to the US have helped the American economy by starting businesses which have created new jobs and new opportunities for all US citizens. Some studies have suggested than people born outside the US are more likely to start businesses or enter entrepreneurial ventures in the US. These ventures help create jobs …
The USCIS conducts many different types of interviews. Being prepared for these interviews begins by understanding some of the different types of interviews the USCIS conducts: Marriage interview. Every couple applying for a green card or K1 visa for a fiancée or fiancé is subject to an interview. The aim of this interview is to …
American citizens are an important addition to US culture, future success, and the economy. Each year, the US welcomes many thousands of new US citizens in citizenship ceremonies. US citizenship ceremonies, also known as naturalization ceremonies, are held throughout the year. Some are fairly modest events. However, each year,days and celebrations that are important to …
Janet Napolitano, the Department of Homeland Security Secretary, has announced a new website for the Study in the States program. The new online interactive experience is intended to help the best students from around the world to come study in the US. The site will include information that will help international students study in the …
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If you apply for any immigration process, you will undoubtedly be very eager to hear whether your application is denied or approved. In some cases, such as employment authorization, you’ll want to know right away when your application is approved. In general, the USCIS will mail you a letter to indicate the outcome of your …
The B-1 Visa and B-2 Visa are intended for business and tourism travel to the US. At this time of year, many people travel to the United States on a temporary basis in order to take advantage of the warm weather and tourist season in the US. However, some people who travel to the US …
USCIS Issues Special Instructions for B-1/B-2 Visitors Who Want to Enroll in School Read More »
When filing any forms with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), you may need to submit a filing fee with your form. Filing fees for USCIS forms are a major source of revenue for the USCIS and allow the USCIS to process applications. The costs of filing USCIS forms vary widely and are subject …
