The USCIS is offering grants to non-profit organizations that assist legal immigrants on their path to citizenship. This program provides funding for citizenship preparation and naturalization application services.
Over 65,000 Indians became U.S. citizens in 2022, ranking second behind Mexico. With a thriving Indian-born population of 2.8 million, nearly 290,000 Green Card holders have a path to citizenship, further solidifying the Indian-American community.
USCIS recently announced a change that could be a game-changer for skilled workers seeking permanent residency (green card) in the US. The update applies to the Schedule A, Group II category, which expedites the green card process for certain professions.
Over 1.2 million Indians are currently stuck in the green card backlog, facing lengthy wait times due to factors like per-country limits. This can significantly impact the lives of skilled workers and their families.
USCIS recently announced a major benefit for green card hopefuls. Immigration medical exams completed by a civil surgeon on or after November 1, 2023, will no longer expire. This eliminates the previous two-year validity period and streamlines the application process.
USCIS has implemented a temporary rule extending the automatic renewal period for certain employment authorization documents (EADs) from 180 days to 540 days. This means foreign workers with a pending EAD renewal can continue working legally for an additional 1.5 years.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented 4 major updates including easier SSN access for new citizens, revised fees, a gender identity option on applications, and changes to the H-1B visa cap season.
The United States has implemented significant fee increases for H-1B, L-1, and EB-5 visas, all popular options for immigrants seeking to work or invest in the US. This article breaks down the new fees, explains what each visa is for, and how the changes might affect applicants.
The USCIS is currently fixing a glitch in the H-1B lottery system that caused some selected applications to be mistakenly labeled as 'Submitted.' Applicants are advised to monitor USCIS communication channels for further updates.
The wait is over for those seeking H-1B visas for FY 2025. USCIS is conducting the lottery to select recipients. This article details the notification process, expected decrease in applications, significant fee hikes, new filing locations, and the MyUSCIS online platform.
