Concurrent Filing FAQs: Important Info for Visa Applicants
October 10, 2015
Concurrent filing refers to situations in which an immigrant petition and an adjustment of status application are filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at the same time. This essentially means that petition and application, along with all of the necessary supporting documents and application fees, are mailed at the same time to the […]
USCIS Weighs in on Refugee Admissions before Congress
October 5, 2015
At the beginning of this month, the heads of USCIS’s Refugee Affairs Division Barbara Strack, and the Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate, Matthew Emrich, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee to report on the agency’s “role in refugee resettlement generally” and the “screening measures and safeguards that have been developed… and enhanced over time.” […]
Florida Immigration Fraud Ring Brought Down by USCIS
September 24, 2015
The work of USCIS, along with federal investigators, has halted a large immigration fraud ring in Florida, with the two ringleaders recently being sentenced to 21 months in federal prison, USCIS officials have announced. In addition to having to serve nearly two years in prison, the ringleaders have also been stripped of their U.S. citizenship […]
Procedures for Determining Visa Availability Have Been Revised by USCIS
September 10, 2015
Yesterday, officials at U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the procedures for evaluating visa availability have been updated in order to better coordinate efforts with the U.S. Department of State (DOS). Specifically impacting people waiting to file for employment-based visas or family-related visas, the revised process “will enhance DOS’s ability to more accurately […]
4 Ways of Losing Status as a Lawful Permanent Resident
September 1, 2015
People can secure the status of being a lawful permanent resident (i.e., a green card holder) in the U.S. via various actions. From directly applying for this status to marrying a U.S. citizen or making a qualifying business investment, there are a few different routes that can be taken to become a lawful permanent resident. […]
12 Tips for Avoiding Immigration Scams when Filing Applications with USCIS
August 20, 2015
Immigration scams can ruin people financially while also potentially harming their legal status in the U.S. While it can be difficult for foreign nationals to know the red flags of these scams and the conmen who run them, understanding how to submit documents to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can be the key to […]
