Pursuing U.S. citizenship is a pivotal step for permanent residents, particularly those seeking long-term opportunities in the United States. U.S. citizenship offers enhanced benefits and protections beyond what is available
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Application Tracking Ability Expanded to USCIS Account myProgress Tab
On July 12, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the expansion of the myProgress tool in USCIS online accounts. This expansion includes the addition of Form I-765 (Application…
Continue Reading Application Tracking Ability Expanded to USCIS Account myProgress TabTashkent and Almaty Added as Processing Posts for Russian IR-5 Cases
Due to the suspension of immigrant visa services at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow in April 2021, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) formally designated Russian nationals as homeless nationals…
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently posted the April 2023 edition of their monthly updates regarding DOL processing times for permanent labor certification applications (PERM) and prevailing wage determination…
Continue Reading U.S. Department of Labor Updates PERM and Prevailing Wage Determination Processing TimesU.S. Department of State to Pilot Domestic Visa Renewal Option in 2023
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) plans to test a program that would permit H- and L-visa holders to renew their visa stamps from within the United States, rather than…
Continue Reading U.S. Department of State to Pilot Domestic Visa Renewal Option in 2023USCIS Agrees to Bundle H-4, L-2, and EAD Applications Filed with Principal’s Petition
As a result of a class action lawsuit, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has entered into a settlement agreement to “bundle” an application to extend or change H-4 or L-2…
Continue Reading USCIS Agrees to Bundle H-4, L-2, and EAD Applications Filed with Principal’s PetitionIn Progress: Second Phase of Premium Processing
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) is carrying out its intention to expand the premium processing program by implementing the second phase of premium processing expansion for certain petitioners that…
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Slow and Steady: USCIS Provides Additional Details for Expanded Premium Processing
On May 24, USCIS provided additional information related to implementation of its expanded premium processing program. First announced March 29, 2022, USCIS stated its intention to expand premium processing to…
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USCIS Reports Increased Processing Times
USCIS released telling data containing average processing times per form and petition type for fiscal years 2014 to 2018. While the normal pendency period for almost every type of…
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