Public Charge Fact Sheet
Reprinted from USCIS: Introduction Public charge has been part of U.S. immigration law for more than 100 years as a ground of inadmissibility and deportation. An individual who is likely at[…]
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USCIS offering free naturalization sessions!
USCIS is offering the public free naturalization sessions. Learn about the requirements of citizenship, the application process and much more. Click here to find a location near you.
H1b update
Reprinted from USCIS website: As of October 25, 2009, approximately 52,800 H-1B cap-subject petitions and approximately 20,000 petitions qualifying for the advanced degree cap exemption had been filed. Any H1-B[…]
AILA – American Immigration Lawyers Association: RFEs and the Nobel Prize
This is a post from AILA on Facebook. It made me laugh and feel sad at the same time. When I advise people about EB1 (employment-based first preference), I always[…]
NSC Provides Tip on Completing New G-28
A new version of Form G-28, Notice of Appearance was issued by the government. It is a little different from the old version. Here is guidance on how to complete[…]
USCIS Naturalization Test to Become Fully Implemented
All Citizenship Applicants to take the New Test Beginning Oct. 1 WASHINGTON —U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is reminding the public that beginning Oct. 1, all citizenship applicants must[…]
September 18, 2009 H-1B Cap Count
Reprinted from USCIS website: As of September 18, 2009, approximately 46,000 H-1B cap-subject petitions had been received by USCIS and counted towards the H-1B cap. Approximately 20,000 petitions qualifying for[…]
SECRETARY NAPOLITANO AND USCIS DIRECTOR MAYORKAS LAUNCH REDESIGNED USCIS WEBSITE
Reprinted from Department of Homeland Security website: WASHINGTON—Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Chief Performance Officer Jeff[…]
USCIS Online Case Status System Updated
Reprinted from AILA website: Although USCIS plans to launch their new website on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, it appears that the online case status feature of the USCIS website has[…]
USCIS Awards $1.2 Million for Citizenship Grant Program
Reprinted from USCIS website: 13 Community-Based Organizations to Receive FY 2009 Funding WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas today announced a total of $1.2 million[…]