The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an initiative called "Protecting America Together." Essentially, the agency is creating a channel through which anyone can report a foreign national (a neighbor, colleague, or acquaintance) if they believe they are violating immigration rules, committing crimes, or...
The naturalization interview is the final hurdle for green card holders who plan to become US citizens. Towards the end of your application processing time, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will send you an appointment notice. If all goes well, you will most likely…
Under a new rule announced on July 27, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers reviewing asylum applications will be authorized to skip interviews with applicants and refer cases directly to immigration court. However, the courts are accused of…
New rules from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will take effect on September 18. They will expand the authority of immigration agents and give them the right to deny applications for green cards and other immigration statuses if the applicant is deemed potentially dependent on public assistance (public…
The Donald Trump administration is reintroducing a rule that allows it to deny green cards to immigrants receiving government benefits, such as food stamps, Medicaid, housing subsidies, and other forms of assistance. Fox News and CBS reported on the new rule, citing the official USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) website.
Starting July 10, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will implement new rules for signing applications for immigration benefits, including H-1B visa petitions and green card applications. The Times of India reports on the changes. According to the updated policy, now…
Many green card holders fear losing their status as lawful permanent residents of the United States. The good news is that this status cannot be lost accidentally. CitizenPath explains how to maintain your status. Permanent resident status grants the right to live and work in the United States. It does not…
Marriage, divorce, adoption, and court decisions result in a legal name change. If your name has changed, it must be reflected on your green card. The update is not automatic—you must manually update your immigration information through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A good…
The Trump administration is developing a plan that would allow US immigration officials to quickly reject some asylum applications without interviewing them, CBS News reports. This new regulation from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the latest step by the White House to…
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new approach to adjustment of status applications for those applying for permanent residence. In most cases, this will now require travel to their home country and submitting documents through consulates…