VISA2US Blog

Obtaining an H-1B is an important step for foreign workers who want to make the United States their permanent home. But when you’re approved for this coveted visa, there are terms that come with it, including who you can and can’t work for. This could be as simple as completing a transfer request with USCIS, but the process gets more complicated if you’ve filed for a Green Card. What do you need to do if you change employers while waiting for your Permanent Resident Card? Read on to find out.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services filed a petition recently requesting permission to raise its rates. If this proposed rule is approved, certain applications and petitions will see filing fee hikes. As with any fee request, there are advantages and disadvantages to this change, but USCIS and the government aren’t making this decision unilaterally. Those affected by this rule and anyone with an opinion on the proposed rule may be heard, but the public comment period ended on March 13, 2023. What does this mean for you? Read on to learn the details.

Thousands of people worldwide begin becoming United States citizens every year. There are two paths to this goal. One may become a citizen by being born in the US or through naturalization. The first is obvious, but the second method requires careful planning and knowledge of immigration law. When you know what you’re doing and meet the qualifications, you can use an H-1B visa to start your journey to American citizenship.

It’s not a surprise to anyone that dealing with government bureaucracy and paperwork takes time. This is particularly true when it comes to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, where a thorough evaluation of each applicant’s background is an essential part of the job. Yet, due to factors like limited budget and overhead and an overabundance of petitions, the delay of some H-1B Green Card applications are taking more time than even USCIS feels is reasonable. Because of this, some petitioners may receive automatic extensions of their Green Cards.

This special USCIS form is meant for children who are under the age of 18, living outside of the United States, and have a U.S. citizen parent who can pass a continuous presence test.

Many extended deadlines have been added for certain USCIS applicants seeking an immigration benefit. These extensions will give applicants more time to compile evidence and submit their paperwork.

The USCIS online N-400 application is an efficient means for applying for U.S. citizenship. This blog details some of the most important considerations for this online filing procedure.

Green card holders should carefully consider if it will take longer to petition their children under their existing status, or if they should try to become a naturalized U.S. citizen first.

If the USCIS denies your naturalization application, you can file an N-336 to request a hearing on your decision. Hearings provide non-citizen applicants a chance to explain why the initial decision should be reversed.

Some immigrants cite issues with their finances and footing the naturalization bill, while others simply still hold an attachment to their country of origin and aren’t compelled to become Americans.