The United States has a long history of immigration laws, with several significant acts passed over the years. US immigration act New VS Old Below are just a few examples of the major US immigration acts. The subject of immigration remains a complex and argumentive issue in U.S. politics, with ongoing debates over border security, … Read more
Extension of Work Permits: The U.S. government is making it easier for certain noncitizens to keep working legally while they wait for their paperwork to be processed. USCIS announced the Temporary Final Rule (TFR) to extend the validity period of certain work automatically permits to up to 540 days instead of 180 days. This change … Read more
Here is good news for everyone going through the U.S. immigration process: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a change in the validity period of the Form I-693 immigration medical examination record. Here is everything you need to know: No Expiring Medical Exams After November 1st, 2023: If you completed your immigration … Read more
A new fact sheet released by the USCIS shows that many application wait times have shortened. The fact sheet says people who apply for immigration benefits, work permits, and citizenship will no longer have to wait long to get approval. Here are some important points from the report USCIS said they are still working on … Read more
The Dignity Act of 2023 is a proposed bill to reform immigration laws in the United States. The “Bipartisan Immigration Bill 2023” refers to the Dignity Act of 2023 and a separate bill introduced in 2024. Here’s what you need to know about each: Border Security Legal Status for Undocumented Immigrants Pathways to Citizenship Asylum … Read more
USCIS updated many forms this year. Here is the list of all the forms recently updated by USCIS as of 3 April 2024. The article details several USCIS forms recently updated on April 1, 2024. If you plan to apply for some USCIS forms, make sure you use the newest version. Here’s a quick list: … Read more
The US government makes it easier for people to apply for US Citizenship if their gender identity isn’t male or female. A new version of Form N-400, used for naturalization applications, will include a third gender option, “X,” alongside “Male (M)” and “Female (F).” Starting April 1, 2024, you can choose “X” for gender on … Read more
US Immigration Quotas is not in regulation anymore. The United States doesn’t have strict quotas for immigration by country anymore. This system ended in 1965. The U.S. has a system with preference categories and limits on the number of visas issued. Here’s a breakdown: Per-Country Limits: There’s a limit on the percentage of visas issued … Read more
The United States Visa Waiver Program is managed by Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security. Under the Visa Waiver Program, citizens of some selected countries can travel to the United States for 90 days without a visa for tourism and business purposes. What countries fall under the Visa Waiver Program? The … Read more
Georgia New Immigration Law HB 1105 has been passed by the leaders. This law means that if someone over 18 is arrested, the police must check whether they are in the country legally. If they don’t, the police could lose money from the government, and the officials who don’t cooperate might get in trouble. Georgia … Read more