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On May 27, 2020, USCIS confirmed its reopening to the public on June 4, 2020. Although USCIS will resume routine public services, local USCIS field offices will operate at a reduced capacity. The number of appointments and interviews will be reduced to ensure social...
The H-1B visa is one of the most common nonimmigrant work visas the United States provides for workers in specialty occupations. If the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (UCIS) approves your petition, you will be able to live and work in the U.S. However, you...
Many Illinois residents may have worked with or gone to school with people from other countries over the years. The United States has a vast array of visa types that allow people legal entry to the country for different reasons. When it comes to working or studying in...
You spent many hours preparing forms and documents, and then submitted a family-based green card case to USCIS. You have heard about the numerous, new requirements that have come out recently, such as the Public Charge rule, April 2020 Presidential Proclamation, and...
In May 2020, USCIS announced its immediate plan to implement a 10 percent surcharge on all applications. You may be wondering why the USCIS is increasing its filing fees, and the reason is that USCIS revenue is entirely dependent on filing fees associated with USCIS...
If you plan to adjust status (obtain a green card) or apply for an immigrant visa, you will need to provide the government with tax documents for the most recent tax year. In some cases, you are required to obtain a tax transcript from the IRS and submit it instead of...
You may have heard that the United States has banned “non-essential” travel from Canada or Mexico to the United States. On May 13, 2020, it was reported that the Trump administration plans to extend virus border restrictions indefinitely until the Coronavirus is no...
One of the biggest barriers between aliens who wish to obtain a green card and permanent US residency is the US government declaring them a “public charge.” The definition of a public charge is an individual who is dependent upon means-tested support. In order to...
