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Filing Form I-130: A Comprehensive Guide to Petitioning for a Relative

If you're looking to bring a family member into the U.S., the I-130 form is your starting point. It's a fairly simple starting point, but don't let it fool you—one little mistake, one missing document, and it could derail your entire process. And we know you don't want that.

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Baden Bower's Strategic PR Secrets To Securing EB1A Visa Success

USCIS has reported consistent EB1A approval rates of about 70% since early 2023. This statistic, while encouraging, does not capture the struggles applicants face.

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Homeland Security Unveils New H-1B Rules To Streamline Hiring For US Employers

H-1B visas are temporary permits given to foreign workers in specialized fields that need advanced knowledge and degrees. The new rules include flexibility for different degree titles, recognizing that universities may name programs differently.

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Palestinians seeking US refuge face a Kafkaesque nightmare. Trump could make it even worse

Gaza has been besieged for 14 months, but the US has hardly accepted any refugees

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Immigrants Can Now Work Longer Under DHS Rule Amid Rising Backlogs in Employment Documents

Those applying to renew work permits who normally qualify for an automatic 180-day extension will instead receive a 540-day extension

Latin Times

Green Card Requirements Now Include Medical Examination and Immunization Records

Previously, USCIS accepted Form I-485 without medical reports and later requested applicants to submit the report

Latin Times

Potential Candidates For Key Immigration Positions In Trump Administration

President-elect Trump appoints key officials for immigration and border security roles, focusing on experienced candidates and effective policies.

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Texas Senate Wants to Require Voters to Provide Proof of Citizenship Amid Abbott's Noncitizen Voter Claims

Gov. Greg Abbott claimed removing over 6,500 potential noncitizens from voter rolls; an investigation revealed 581 were effectively confirmed as noncitizens.

Latin Times

USCIS will open the first ever field office in South America

Quito, Ecuador, will become only the sixth city in Latin America to host a USCIS office after Guatemala City, Mexico City, Havana, San Salvador and Tegucigalpa

Latin Times

Biden administration updates program to boost immigration of international entrepreneurs

USCIS launched the IER this program in 2017, expecting 2,940 applications per year. But it has only gotten 94 over the past three

Latin Times

Celebrating the Fourth of July in style: thousands of immigrants set to be granted citizenship this week

Last fiscal year, USCIS welcomed 878,500 new citizens

Latin Times

Republicans Criticize Biden's Immigration Reform As Attempt To Sway Election

The Republicans argue that the policy could result in an influx of new Democratic voters before November.

International Business Times

One in five naturalized migrants in 2023 came from Mexico, Dominican Republic, or Cuba

In 2023, 878,500 new citizens were welcomed by USCIS, according to a report from the agency.

Latin Times

DACA renewal urgent: Homeland Security urges Dreamers to file renewal requests ASAP

Immigration Service Ombudsman recalls initial requests are "on hold" due to recent court ruling.

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H-1B visa reform cuts lottery bids by 40% amid fraud crackdown —Tech giants rally for fair play

USCIS proposed new rules to reform the H1-B visa program following an increase of fraud cases. Now, lottery bids have plunged by nearly 40%.

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Nearly 66K Indians took oath of American citizenship in 2022: CRS report

Over 65,000 Indians became U.S. citizens in 2022, making India the second-largest source country for new American citizens.

Latin Times

Biden Administration Extends Work Permits for Thousands of Immigrants Before Expiration

Up to 800,000 immigrants were at risk of losing their permits

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How long does family-based immigration to the US take?

The median processing time for family-based immigration applications — for spouses, dependent children, and parents of US citizens — rose from 4.7 months to 11.8 months between 2013 and 2023.

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USCIS Raises Fees for Specific Naturalization Services: Who is Affected?

USCIS just increased the premium processing fee for some of its naturalization services, here is what you should know

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Biden Administration Lets Migrants Who Entered Under Uniting for Ukraine Apply to Stay in the US For Another Two Years

It's a step in the right direction. But a better solution would be for Congress to allow them to stay permanently.

Latin Times

Naturalization Made Simple: Top Strategies for Acing the U.S. Citizenship Test & Interview

This comprehensive guide has all the information you'll need to navigate the naturalization interview and test to become a U.S. citizen.

Latin Times

Asylees and Refugees Can Benefit from This Little-Known Clause to Sponsor Family Members

A step by step guide on how to file and submit Form I-730, the refugee/asylee relative petition, to USCIS

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The Impact of Government Insider Assistance in Streamlining Immigration Processes

So, you're wading through the maze of U.S. immigration, right? You've heard about backlogs that could rival your worst traffic nightmares and forms that seem to multiply by the second.

International Business Times

US Announces Fortified, Beneficiary-Centric Selection Process For H-1B Visa

The U.S. has announced a new selection process for H-1B visa registrations that should reduce fraud possibilities and strengthen the integrity of the selection process.

Latin Times

What Is an Immigration Affidavit of Support and How You Can Write One

If you are planning to sponsor a relative you'll need to include an affidavit of support, here is what you need to do

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