Category: Citizenship

USCIS is now requiring applicants for Naturalization to take a new civics test changing from the 10-question model to a 20-question model requiring 12 to pass. Studying for the Civics Test has never been more important. Our firm is also recommending that applicants be ready to answer questions, during the Citizenship Interview, about their...

On October 5, 2011, the House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement held a hearing to discuss whether the U.S. should reform its immigration policies to retain more foreign graduates of American universities' advanced degree programs in the "STEM" fields of science, technology, engineering and math. ...

Congratulations! You have received a notice from the USCIS (former INS) instructing you to appear at a local US immigration office for a green card interview! Amidst the excitement of getting your green card, you might be worried about appearing in front of immigration authorities to answer questions about your relationship. ...

UPDATE: F, M, J Visa Issuance Has Resumed! "Effective immediately, in order to ensure maximum data integrity and consistency, DoS has temporarily halted the issuance of ALL F, M and J visas at all U.S. Embassies and Consulates." "SEVP plans to circulate additional broadcast messages upon receipt of any updates...

Immigration lawyers around the United States welcomed the Administration's recent announcement that younger immigrants may be eligible for "Deferred Action" and work authorization. The policy will grant qualified immigrants the opportunity to live free from fear of deportation and allow them to work legally. This exciting new development brings hope to immigrants and their...

Agency focuses on fully realizing the job-creating potential of current immigration law Released October 11, 2011 WASHINGTON - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas joined the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness in Pittsburgh to announce "Entrepreneurs in Residence." This new innovative initiative will utilize industry expertise to...

The U.S. Department of State has published instructions relating to its upcoming Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery for the 2013 fiscal year. For DV-2013, natives of the following countries are not eligible to apply because the countries sent a total of more than 50,000 immigrants to the United States in the previous five years:...

In preparation for a long-delayed transition to online processing of immigration applications, the Homeland Security Department has released new rules for describing forms and filing procedures in official policies. The 43-page federal notice published Monday instructs the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a unit of DHS, to stop typing on documents the...

Question: I am a PhD candidate in petroleum engineering (finished my masters in 2009) who works at a supercomputing center. I have about 16 publications including one journal article and 1 book chapter. I am either 1st or 2nd author on these. I have been a reviewer on 6 conferences. My area of research...

Question: I filed an I-130 for my spouse when I had my green card. Two months ago we received a receipt notice with a file number. My spouse is in the US on an H1B and needs to adjust status. I just became a US citizen and want to apply I-485 for my spouse....