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If you’ve been paying attention to the immigration news in 2023, you’ve seen the problems that arose from this year’s H-1B random lottery selection. With so many allegations of fraud, it seemed like the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services would almost have to start the selection process over from scratch. While studies are still ongoing regarding the prevalence of fraudulent registrations and potential new registrants, many opponents of the system are arguing that the lottery is obsolete and should be replaced. What’s going on behind the scenes? We’ll give you the details here.

Immigration law is a serious business, and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services continually strives to increase its security measures. The latest change impacts the design of Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). The redesigned cards came out on January 30, 2023, and have been making waves since then. What do you need to know about these newly modified documents? We have the details here.

The highly coveted H-1B visa is yours, and you’re ready to begin the next phase of your career journey in the United States. With the H-1B visa, your spouse and children get to join you, but they also want a normal life in this foreign place. Many H-1B beneficiaries are concerned that their spouses and children won’t be allowed to work once in the US. If this is your concern, this guide answers your questions about spousal and dependent employment under an H-1B beneficiary.

Statistically speaking, the H-1B visa is the most in-demand option for people trying to come to the United States. The employer and employee must meet specific criteria to obtain the visa, but it all begins with the H-1B Labor Condition Application from the Department of Labor. This application, called an LCA, is the foundation for the rest of the H-1B petition. This guide walks you through the details of an LCA and how to get yours approved.

A new tool has been added to the USCIS case time processing site. This major update is meant to give non-citizens seeking immigration benefits a much clearer idea of exactly how long they will have to wait based on a pending USCIS application.

Use these tips and recommendations when going through the postal service to make sure your USCIS applications arrive on time and to avoid loss of essential documents.

If you need to replace to your green card because of a legal name change, be sure to attach your local court documents verifying the change to your I-90 application.

While the BBB is concerned with U.S. infrastructure, there are also several components of the bill that deal with immigration, the USCIS, and changing application fees.

Applicant processing times can vary significantly depending on whether one is seeking temporary admission to the United States, filing for a waiver of inadmissibility, or seeking a family based benefit.

Getting a driver's license will make your life easier in the U.S. and also offset any risk of violating U.S. immigration law by operating a vehicle without a license. Here are some helpful tips for getting started with this procedure.