As of October 27, the automatic renewal period for US work authorization (EAD) has been reduced to 180 days. Previously, the EAD could be automatically extended for 540 days, USCIS recalls. An automatic 540-day EAD extension was introduced in May 2022. Now is the time...
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has developed the USCIS: Civics Test Study Tools mobile app to prepare for the naturalization test. For four years now, it has been helping immigrants prepare for the test in a convenient place and at any time. Those who wish ...
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will no longer charge a fee for biometric services for Form I-1 (Application to Extend Stay or Change Nonimmigrant Status) beginning October 539. Starting October 1, USCIS will waive the fee for biometric services ($85) when...
The USCIS has launched a new online form that allows you to request a personal appointment at your local office without having to call the USCIS contact center. With this online form, you can only request an in-person appointment at your local office for an ADIT Stamp,…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on July 21 a new version of Form I-9 Proof of Employment Eligibility. Employers in the United States use this form to verify the identity and work authorization of their employees. Everything you need to know about the changes...
Some immigrants can find out the processing time for their applications using a special tool of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) called myProgress. Where to look for this tool and for which applications it is available, according to a USCIS press release. The special USCIS myProgress tool provides applicants with…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched a new self-service tool that allows you to reschedule biometric appointments. This is stated in the press release of the department. Previously, benefit seekers and accredited representatives could only request a rescheduled date by calling the USCIS Contact Center.…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the expansion of the Expedited Processing Program to applicants who file Form I-539 (Application to Renew/Change Nonimmigrant Status) to change status to F-1, F-2, M-1, M- 2, J-1 or J-2 nonimmigrant status. For these applicants,…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is completely waiving the requirement that civilian surgeons (physicians appointed by the agency who perform immigration physical examinations) sign Form I-693, Immigration Medical Examination and Immigration Card Report, for no more than 60…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an expansion of the Temporary Final Rule (TFR) that requires the use of an agency interpreter for some asylum interviews. This is stated in a USCIS press release. This rule extends the requirement until September 12, 2023. After…