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With its diverse and bustling international population, Los Angeles has many places to help immigrants. Whether you’re seeking assistance with visas, green cards, citizenship, or any other immigration-related matter, multiple offices and organizations in LA can help. Immigration Services in Los Angeles Here’s a guide to help you understand the different places that can offer … Read more
Head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Patrick Lechleitner, informed lawmakers this week that China ranks among the top three countries failing to cooperate in receiving their deported nationals. This revelation coincides with a notable increase in Chinese nationals encountered at the southern border. During a House Appropriations Committee hearing, Rep. John Rutherford queried Lechleitner … Read more
The U.S. Department of State has released its Visa Bulletin for May 2024, outlining critical updates and guidelines for individuals seeking family-sponsored visas. Understanding the intricacies of this bulletin is essential for applicants and their families as they navigate the immigration process. May 2024 Visa Bulletin: Family-Sponsored Preferences Overview The Visa Bulletin organizes family-sponsored preferences … Read more
The U.S. Immigration Department received 19,000 requests for H-2B visas from people who used to work in the U.S. and want to return. These visas are specifically for jobs that start between April 1 and May 14, 2024, under the H-2B supplemental cap temporary final rule (FY 2024 TFR). Applicants must apply by April 17, 2024, … Read more
The Visa Bulletin is a monthly publication released by the USCIS. It’s a roadmap for people waiting to apply for green cards based on specific visa categories. The Visa Bulletin outlines the priority date cutoffs for each country, which regulate the availability of immigrant visas. Priority dates are assigned to applicants based on the date … Read more
Dual citizenship means a person can be a citizen of two countries simultaneously. Some countries like India and Austria are examples that don’t allow dual citizenship. If you want to become a citizen of one of these countries, you might have to give up your other country’s citizenship. However, the United States does allow dual … Read more
You’re almost there when the USCIS approves your request to stay in the country permanently (that’s the I-485 application)! Getting a green card is a dream of many, and it will allow them to live in the U.S. forever lawfully. It typically takes a few days to several weeks to receive your green card after … Read more
More than one million people from India are waiting for jobs in the United States. The wait is very long, sometimes even for decades. This is because of specific rules in the U.S. immigration system. The government data shows that many skilled professionals from India are waiting for permanent residence permits, also known as green … Read more
Immigrants in Iowa are feeling scared and confused because of a new law. The law says police can arrest some undocumented immigrants and judges can order them to leave the country. This has made Maria Acosta, who helps immigrants, feel powerless and upset. She doesn’t know how to help them. Enya Cid, a student in … Read more
The Florida heat protection bill has been a topic of controversy. Here are the key details: Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Florida Heat Protection Bill, which prohibits local governments in Florida from requiring heat protection for outdoor workers. What are the arguments for and against the Florida Heat Protection Bill? Here are the arguments for … Read more