USCIS changes rules for issuing H1B work visas

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced changes to the issuance of work visas on January 30. The service will reduce the likelihood of fraud in the H-1B registration process. Everyone will have the same chance of being selected, regardless of the number of applications and the date of registration. USCIS...

Tightening immigration policy in exchange for assistance to Ukraine: Republicans and Biden bargain in Congress

US President Joe Biden wants to make concessions on changes to the immigration system that Republicans are demanding in exchange for providing money to Ukraine in its fight against Russia and Israel for the war against Hamas, AP reports. The President said he was ready...

Russian-speaking immigrant told how he crossed the border between Mexico and the United States under the new rules

A Russian-speaking immigrant told the CHEREDOV / New York telegram channel how he passed the Mexican border under the new rules. Earlier, social media users reported that, under the new rules, asylum seekers are now being video interviewed right at the Mexican border. However, the Russian-speaking immigrant Yaroslav did not…

Sponsoring a green card for a child has become easier: USCIS has changed the rules

The Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has changed the rules for calculating a child's age when considering parent-sponsored applications for a green card. The change suggests that if the child is 21 years old while the application is being considered, then he will still receive a green card. Previously, reaching the age of 21 automatically deprived the child of the right ...

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 English language and civics tests for US citizenship may file Form N-648 to request that tests be waived for them.…

It will become easier for people with a protected status in the United States to travel: USCIS began issuing a new document to people with TPS

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services began issuing a new travel authorization document for individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) effective July 1, 2022. This is form I-512T (Permit to enter the United States as a non-citizen). From July 1, 2022…

Residents of Southern California banned from watering plants more than twice a week: violators face huge fines

Beginning June 1, Southern California residents are required to limit the amount of water they use to irrigate their yards. Such a requirement is spelled out in the new rules introduced in connection with the drought, according to KTLA. The Capital Water District has declared a state of emergency for the first time…

How to speed up the processing of your immigration application: USCIS approved three new ways

The Biden administration on March 29 announced three measures to reduce the growing multimillion-dollar volume of immigration applications that undermine the US government's ability to process them in a timely manner, CBS reported. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plans to expand the number of applicants who may pay additional fees…

Month-long queues: it has become almost impossible to visit popular parks in the USA

Venice faces these challenges. As is Amsterdam. And some of the most visited national parks in the United States are experiencing the same thing: CNN talks about the downside of popularity. Too much popularity puts US national parks in a difficult position, especially those…

USA opens borders for tourists from all countries: what are the requirements for entry

The US will require contact tracing and vaccination checks when restrictions on foreign travel to the country end next month, CNBC reported. The administration of the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden, plans to allow vaccinated visitors from overseas to enter the country from November 8. Basic requirements 25 ...

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