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- Beware of DMV Voter Registration Mistakes: How They Can Impact NaturalizationIn a presidential election year, it’s crucial for permanent residents to be aware of how seemingly small mistakes—like unknowingly registering to vote—can impact their future U.S. citizenship. This blog explains a USCIS policy update/alert to ensure you avoid issues during your naturalization journey. Key Takeaways from USCIS Policy… Read more: Beware of DMV Voter Registration Mistakes: How They Can Impact Naturalization
- You May Be Eligible for the New Biden Program – Free Case Evaluation!We want to share some important news that could impact your future! There’s a new opportunity available that might help you and your family get on the path to legal status. If you can answer YES to the following questions, you might be eligible for this new program:… Read more: You May Be Eligible for the New Biden Program – Free Case Evaluation!
- Asunto: ¡Podrías Ser Elegible para el Nuevo Programa de Biden – Evaluación de Caso Gratis!Asunto: ¡Podrías Ser Elegible para el Nuevo Programa de Biden – Evaluación de Caso Gratis! Hemos tenido el placer de hablar contigo o de reunirnos en el pasado, y queríamos contactarte con una noticia importante que podría afectar tu futuro. Hay una nueva oportunidad disponible que podría ayudarte… Read more: Asunto: ¡Podrías Ser Elegible para el Nuevo Programa de Biden – Evaluación de Caso Gratis!
- Undocumented Immigrants Married to US Citizens Can Apply for Green Cards from August 19Certain undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens will be able to apply for residency in the United States under a new initiative intended to promote “family unity” after August 19. At present, undocumented applicants married to American citizens have to return to their own countries and wait for… Read more: Undocumented Immigrants Married to US Citizens Can Apply for Green Cards from August 19
- Married Undocumented Immigrants May Gain Residency Without Leaving the U.S.Undocumented immigrants who are married to U.S. citizens stand to gain a path to permanent residency and protection from deportation under a sweeping new immigration reform proposed by the Biden administration. The Department of Homeland Security detailed the new process to “promote family unity in the immigration process”… Read more: Married Undocumented Immigrants May Gain Residency Without Leaving the U.S.
- What Happens if I Move After Applying for Citizenship?Are you a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) planning to apply to naturalize? If you are also planning to change your home address in the United States after filing a citizenship application but before your interview, this can affect your application. One of the five key eligibility requirements for… Read more: What Happens if I Move After Applying for Citizenship?
- Understanding The DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa ApplicationThe DS-160 form is known as the online nonimmigrant visa application. It is filed as part of the process requesting temporary travel to the United States. It is also used for K (fiancé(e)) visas. Electronically submitting your DS-160 online application is only the first step in a lengthy… Read more: Understanding The DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa Application
- Six Tips to Study for the Citizenship TestApplying for U.S. citizenship is an exciting but complicated process. Every step must be meticulously completed. All applicants must pass an English and civics test to become a citizen. Although this may seem like a straightforward part of the procedure, some applicants fail to study sufficiently before the… Read more: Six Tips to Study for the Citizenship Test
- It’s Time to Start Preparing for the FY2025 H-1B Visa LotteryH-1B visa season is just around the corner and employers should finalize preparations for another highly competitive lottery process. Although United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has not yet released its dates for FY2025 visa registrations, employers and workers should make sure they are ready. Overseas workers… Read more: It’s Time to Start Preparing for the FY2025 H-1B Visa Lottery
- Pilot Program to Allow Domestic H-1B Visa Renewals Will Begin in JanuaryA pilot program that will enable some workers who perform important jobs in the United States to renew their visas without returning to their home countries is to begin next month. The visa stamping process has disrupted the lives of many skilled workers who come to the United… Read more: Pilot Program to Allow Domestic H-1B Visa Renewals Will Begin in January
- Government Launches US Pilot Program for Stamping H-1B and L-1 Visas Visa stamping is the name given to the renewal of visas issued to workers from other countries who perform important jobs in the United States. At present, workers have to return home to get their visas endorsed. They faced extensive waits from the spring of 2020 when the… Read more: Government Launches US Pilot Program for Stamping H-1B and L-1 Visas
- Non-Cash Benefits Are No Longer a Bar to Visas Under New RulesImmigrants who require government support when they move to the United States have faced barriers under the public charge rule for more than a century. Life became even more difficult in 2019 when non-cash programs like food stamps were thrown into the mix. Fortunately, the Department of Homeland… Read more: Non-Cash Benefits Are No Longer a Bar to Visas Under New Rules
- Citizenship Day 2021Ready to naturalize? Reserve your spot at our FREE Citizenship Day virtual event! Gardner & Mendoza, along with AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) are hosting the 15th Annual Citizenship Day event February 20, 2021, where we will help you complete your N-400 application FOR FREE! Please visit Eventbrite or call us today to make your reservation… Read more: Citizenship Day 2021
- USCIS Fees Increase Oct. 2 – File Now To Save Hundreds of Dollars!File Your I-751, Marriage Adjustment or N-400 Now! Do you need to file with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before their filing fees increase? There’s still time for us to help if you do. For commonly filed applications like removal of conditions, marriage adjustment and U.S. Citizenship, USCIS filing fees are… Read more: USCIS Fees Increase Oct. 2 – File Now To Save Hundreds of Dollars!
- This Immigration Update Will Save You Thousands of DollarsUSCIS filing fees to increase October 2, 2020 Big news this week in immigration: USCIS filing fees are set to go up in October, and USCIS is not requiring Form I-944 with Form I-485 for any period during which there is a declared national health emergency in response to the… Read more: This Immigration Update Will Save You Thousands of Dollars
- Immigration Updates During CoronavirusStudent visa chaos! On July 6th, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) said all F-1 visa holders must go home or transfer if their course of study is 100% online. Just 8 days and a lawsuit later, Trump rescinded this policy on July 14. There is a big sigh… Read more: Immigration Updates During Coronavirus