With the possibility of Donald Trump returning to the Oval Office, businesses and employees alike should prepare for significant shifts in U.S. immigration policy. Changes are expected to impact not just those on work visas but also employers who interact with the broader immigrant workforce. Here are five key areas to monitor...
Are you applying for a green card in the U.S.? Learn about the updated Form I-693 requirements, including its indefinite validity for forms signed by a civil surgeon on or after November 1, 2023. Understand the process, required documents, and the importance of submitting a sealed Form I-693 with your application. Download...
Romantic comedies often take creative liberties, but beneath the humor and drama, movies like The Proposal highlight real-life challenges of immigration compliance. In the film, Margaret Tate, a Canadian executive played by Sandra Bullock, faces deportation and orchestrates a fake engagement with her assistant, Andrew (Ryan Reynolds), to maintain her U.S. residency. While the...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a new edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (edition date 10/24/24). Starting February 10, 2025, only this new edition of Form I-485 will be accepted. Older editions will be rejected.
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A recent question from one of our listeners raises an important issue for new U.S. citizens: What happens to a Green Card application for a child that was filed when the parent was a green card holder? Does becoming a U.S. citizen expedite the process?
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Effective Sept. 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.   
Extensions and Receipt...In the complex world of U.S. immigration, questions about sponsoring a second spouse for a green card often arise, particularly when a U.S. citizen has already sponsored their first spouse. The process can be intricate, raising concerns about timing, legitimacy, and potential red flags in the eyes of immigration authorities. In this...
Immigration processes can often feel like navigating a maze, and this is especially true for those on a J-1 visa who are subject to the two-year residency requirement. This rule can become particularly challenging when a J-1 visa holder marries a U.S. citizen and wants to settle permanently in the United States....
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Highlight the often-overlooked significance of immigrant workers in maintaining the U.S. healthcare system's efficiency and reach. Present a question or statistic to draw readers in, emphasizing the breadth of roles filled by immigrants beyond just physicians and nurses.