Six popular misconceptions about the green card lottery
The Diversity Visa Lottery, a United States government program that annually allows 50 people to obtain permanent residency in the United States, is very popular in post-Soviet countries. Although the program has been around for many years, very few people have found the time ...
Some immigrants can get US citizenship without taking tests: who are these people and how to request the cancellation of exams
The United States Immigration Service (USCIS) has updated its rules for the naturalization of immigrants with disabilities. Naturalization applicants with disabilities that prevent them from taking the English Language and Civics Test for U.S. Citizenship may file Form N-648 to request that tests be waived for…
Registration for the DV-2024 green card lottery has opened: how to increase your chances of winning
Online registration for participation in the Green Card DV-2024 lottery has opened. Applications will be accepted from 12:00 pm ET on October 5, 2022. Applications will continue to be accepted until 12:00 pm ET on November 8, 2022. DV-2024 Visa Lottery Applications…
How to prepare for the US citizenship test and interview: Immigration Advice
During your naturalization interview, a US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officer will ask you questions about your application and background. You will also take an English language and civil law exam. The English test consists of three components: reading, ...
The United States declared its readiness to accept refugees from Russia against the backdrop of war and mobilization
Tens of thousands of Russian men of military age have fled the country to avoid Putin's mobilization for the war in Ukraine. The White House said it "welcomes" Russians seeking asylum in the US, FoxNews reports. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the US "welcomes" any Russian...
Vital and criminal record for immigration: what it is and how to find the right records
When filing immigration applications and petitions, the US government often requires you to provide various documentation of marriage status, family relationships, citizenship, and name change. You may also need to document past interactions with the police or the judicial system. It is very important to be truthful. ...
The dates for filing applications for the DV-2024 green card lottery have become known
The US Embassy in Freetown, Sierra Leone, announced that the registration period for the green card lottery (Diversity Visa Program - DV-2024) will run from October 5 to November 8, 2022. This program allows individuals from countries with low immigration rates to the United States who...
When is the next green card draw and an important change in the lottery rules that you should be aware of
Over the next few weeks, the State Department will announce the dates when registration for the DV-2024 Green Card Lottery will open. In the meantime, everyone is preparing for this, we decided to remind you of one very important change that not everyone noticed. Usually registration for the lottery takes place from the beginning ...
'Whatever you do, the first two years will be terrible': an immigrant from Ukraine gave advice on adapting to America
Vladislav Perepon shared his experience of adapting after immigrating to the United States in a Facebook group for Ukrainians who live, work, study, travel or plan a trip to Los Angeles. Vladislav Perepon moved to Los Angeles 2.5 years ago, and only a year since…
How to legally cross the US-Mexico border: what Ukrainians and Russians need to know
The situation on the US-Mexico border has always been tense, with the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Ukrainians, as well as residents of post-Soviet countries who do not agree with the authorities or are simply looking for a better life in the United States, have joined the flow of immigrants. Like Ukrainians, Russians, Belarusians...