March 14, 2018

April 2018 Visa Bulletin Released

March 14, 2018

The U.S. Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for April 2018. In addition to filing and filing action dates, the Bulletin also includes information on diversity visa cut-offs, the special immigrant translator visa availability, over-subscription of the China-mainland born and India EB-1 categories, and visa availability in the Vietnam EB-5 category.

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Apr 11, 2019

Pitfalls When Sponsoring a Parent for a Green Card

Apr 11, 2019

Are you looking to sponsor a parent for a green card? The process can be trickier than you think.

Apr 11, 2019

Apr 9, 2019

Can you apply for a green card this month? Check the April Visa Bulletin!

Apr 9, 2019

Mar 20, 2019

Why Legal Immigration to the U.S. Has Decreased, and How it Affects You

Mar 20, 2019

Legal immigration to the U.S. was significantly down in 2018:

In 2018, approvals of all types of visas and green cards were down. For example, approvals of green cards for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens (such as spouses) were down 7%, and fiance visa approvals were down a whopping 29%.

Mar 20, 2019

Mar 15, 2019

Immigration Forms Update: USCIS Publishes Revised Form I-539

Mar 15, 2019

Are you seeking to extend or change your current immigration status?

USCIS has published a new version of form I-539, which is used for someone currently in one immigration status to extend time in that status or change to a new status. USCIS has announced that it will allow use of the old form only until March 21st, 2019.

Mar 15, 2019

Mar 5, 2019

Apply for citizenship online and pay your fee by credit card

Mar 5, 2019

Did you know that a naturalization (citizenship) application can now be submitted online?

USCIS has made it possible for a citizenship application, including all supporting documents, to be submitted online. We like this relatively new option because it makes it possible for your citizenship application to be processed a bit more quickly, and monitored through the USCIS website.

Mar 5, 2019

Feb 26, 2019

Can you apply for a green card next month? Check the March Visa Bulletin!

Feb 26, 2019

Have you been “waiting in line” for a green card to become available in your preference category? You can now check the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for March 2019 to see if your priority date will be current next month.

Feb 26, 2019

Feb 19, 2019

Are you ready for H-1b season?

Feb 19, 2019

Employers growing their business need the best talent, and sometimes that talent needs a visa. The 2018 H-1b season was brutal - USCIS applied unprecedented levels of scrutiny and issued burdensome Requests for Evidence. The stop on premium processing and extraordinary processing delays left businesses and applicants in an often untenable limbo. Some applications are still pending.

Feb 19, 2019

Make it your 2019 resolution to become a U.S. citizen!

Feb 19, 2019

If you are a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), now is the time to take that next step to become a U.S. citizen.

Our government is targeting immigrants in the U.S., even lawful permanent residents. It has become challenging for permanent residents to reenter the U.S. after foreign travel - many of our clients tell us that they have been interrogated for hours at the airport in “secondary inspection” and their phones taken and searched. Others are concerned about being (wrongfully) placed into deportation proceedings due to a minor criminal conviction in their past.

Feb 19, 2019

Jan 15, 2019

February Visa Bulletin Released

Jan 15, 2019

The U.S. Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for February 2019. In addition to the final action dates and dates for filing applications, the Bulletin also includes notes about diversity immigrant visas (DV), the Employment Fourth Preference Category for Certain Religious Workers (SR), and the Employment Fifth Preference Categories (I5 and R5), as well as visa availability for the coming months.

Jan 15, 2019

Dec 18, 2018

January Visa Bulletin Released

Dec 18, 2018

The U.S. Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for January 2019. In addition to the Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing charts, the bulletin also includes notes about diversity immigrant visas (DV), the Employment Fourth Preference Certain Religious Workers (SR), and the Employment Fifth Preference Categories (I5 and R5).

Dec 18, 2018