USCIS announced on Wednesday, May 6th that military personnel and veteran aliens can now file their form N-400, Naturalization Application online! By filing online applicants will be allowed to submit forms electronically, check the status of their case and receive notices directly from USCIS. Joseph Edlow, Deputy Director for Policy,…
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Reminder – USCIS Offices Closed to the Public – Closure Extended until June 4th
USCIS Offices Closed to the Public – Closure Extended until June 4th USCIS announced on March 18th that they have suspended routine in-person services, they have now extended that public closure until at least June 4th. This step is being taken to slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)! USCIS…
USCIS Online Response to COVID-19
USCIS announced on March 18th that they have suspended routine in-person services, they have now extended that public closure until at least June 4th. USCIS will continue to operate but without public personal contact. USCIS will provide very limited emergency services that require personal contact; you must contact the USCIS…
Reminder – USCIS Offices Closed to the Public – Closure Extended until May 3
USCIS Offices Closed to the Public – Closure Extended until May 3 USCIS announced on March 18th that they have suspended routine in-person services, they have now extended that public closure until at least May 3rd. This step is being taken to slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)! USCIS…
DHS and USDA Move to Protect American Farmers and the America’s Food Supply
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), have made a temporary final rule change certain H-2A requirements! These temporary changes are to help U.S. agricultural employers avoid disruptions in lawful agricultural-related employment! DHS and USDA are working to protect the nation’s food supply…
USCIS Stakeholder Message – Delay in Data Entry and Receipt Notice Generation for FY 2021 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions Due to COVID
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is warning fiscal year (FY) 2021 H-1B cap-subject petitioners that there will be a delay in data entry and receipt notice generation! H-1B cap-subject filling will still start April 1st, but data entry and receipt notice generation will be delayed and not start until…
USCIS Alert – COVID-19 Delays in Extension/Change of Status Filings
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recognized that there will be delays and other immigration related problems during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic! They have listed many different options available for nonimmigrants during this national crisis! DHS recognize that nonimmigrants may unexpectedly remain in the United States beyond their authorized…
Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants
The USCIS and the Department of Education have published an online guide entitled, “Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants (PDF)” in 14 different languages. This guide contains information to help the newly settled immigrants into everyday life here in the United States. The main subjects…
How Immigrates impact each State (fact sheets): Connecticut, Delaware and District of Columbia (D.C.)!
The American Immigration Council (AIC) has released all fifty states and the District of Columbia, for a total of fifty-one updated state-by-state fact sheets highlighting immigration data and facts. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants in each state. With national immigration policy being discussed, we…
USCIS Expands Flexibility for Responding to Requests
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will apply a 60-day flexibility with certain RFE / NOIDS issued between March 1, 2020 and May 1, 2020. Any response to an RFE, NOID, NOIR, or NOIT received within 60 calendar days after the response due date set in the request or notice…