Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the notorious “big and beautiful” budget bill, which the president has already signed. Among other things, the document introduces new fees for visa applications and humanitarian programs. In addition, it provides for a significant increase in border…
Today, May 3, at 12:00 PM ET, the results of the DV-2026 green card lottery were released. Here's how to check your results and what to do if you win. What is the DV lottery? The DV lottery is officially called the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. It is also known as the green card lottery.…
Checking the status of your immigration case is easy - you can do it online from the comfort of your home or office, even just from your mobile phone. To do this, you need to go to a special page of the official website of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and follow a simple…
The United States, which hosts more people than Germany, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and France combined, is the world's leading immigrant destination, according to the latest UN data. In 2024, the United States accounted for just 4% of the world's population, yet it hosts…
In order for your emigration to start and then proceed successfully, regardless of which country you decide to move to, adhere to the main axioms of the emigrant so as not to make mistakes. How to start the process, says Elena Vivas, coach for successful emigration. 1. First ...
For what reason, having survived one emigration, a person can decide on a second, and, in some cases, a third? There are many stories of moving to relatives, future (or present) husband, scientific and pedagogical career, work in Silicon Valley under a contract or a "gifted visa." ForumDaily has collected 3 stories. ...
Many immigration cases in the US are package cases - there is one main applicant, and his family members are included as an addition to him. Unfortunately, efficiency is not a strong point of immigration authorities and courts in America, so some cases are considered for years. For this…
Even many immigration lawyers consider Form I-864 Affidavit of Support one of the most confusing immigration forms. It's a bit like combining tax return financials with the complexity of an immigration form, according to CitizenPath. In fact, it is. Rates…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has changed the green card application process. Now, Form I-693 (Medical Examination and Vaccination Report) must be filed at the same time as the green card application (Form I-485). If the green card application is filed without Form I-693, USCIS may…
The US Conference of Mayors supported the issuance of “backcountry visas.” The innovation should attract skilled immigrants to settle in communities that are now experiencing decline in order to replenish them with a new resource, writes Reason. Due to population decline and economic decline in the American heartland, some analysts...