Immigration Questions & Answers

Another Barrier Eliminated: Today, the DHS withdrew "The affidavit of support proposed rule", which would have made the process of sponsoring an individual for permant residence not only more burdensome, but also more expensive. Applicants would have been… Read More

Important: USCIS has decided to switch back to the 2008 version of the Naturalization Civics test, in place of the 2020 revised verison. If you have been studying for the 2020 version, don't panic; we are currently in… Read More

USCIS will no longer consider an applicant’s receipt of Medicaid, public housing, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as a disqualification for public charge. Therefore the 1-944 form is no longer required in the green-card process Read More

Even after feeling symptoms of Covid-19, many immigrants have been weary of seeking government-paid medical help due to fear of disqualification from immigration benefits. However, government paid medical services related to COVID-19, including vaccines, will not be considered… Read More

The Department of Homeland Security has designated Venezuela for TPS (Temporary Protected Status) due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the country. Venezulean TPS is valid for 18 months unless extended by DHS. As of now, this status… Read More

The designation of Venezuela for TPS is effective on March 9, 2021, and will remain in effect for 18 months, through September 9, 2022. The 180-day registration period for eligible individuals to submit TPS applications begins March 9,… Read More

The bills passed Thursday were the American Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. These would provide a potential path to citizenship for many Dreamers and workers in the agriculture industry. However, these bills have… Read More

USCIS has announced an increase in its fees. The new fee increase will take effect from October 2nd this year. Applicants for immigration benefits have until October 1st to take advantage of the old fee. (more…) Read More

DHS   believes that immigration to the  United   States remains attractive to millions of individuals worldwide and that its benefits continue to outweigh the costs paid.  Therefore,  DHS  believes the increases in filing fees will have no… Read More

  In order to pay the new immigration filing fees, DHS is encouraging individuals for Immigration applications to save,  borrow,  or use a   credit card to pay fees if they are not qualified for a   fee… Read More