USCIS Extends Validity of Expiring Green Cards to 36 Months Upon Filing of Application for Renewal
On September 10, 2024, USCIS announced that those who submit a timely application to replace an expired or expiring green card will have their residency status automatically extended for 3 years (36 months) from the date of expiration. This means that your lawful residence in the United States will not end while your application for […]
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USCIS Announces That Medical Exams Will No Longer Expire After Two Years
USCIS announced that I-693 Civil Surgeon Examination Reports will no longer expire after two years from the date the report is signed by a doctor. This new rule applies to any signed reports on or after November 1, 2023. Under the previous rule, civil surgeon exam reports were only valid for two years from the […]
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2024 USCIS Fee Increases for Adjustment of Status Applications
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule that officially increases several immigration fees starting April 1, 2024. The new rule will drastically increase adjustment of status fees for certain applicants from $1,225 to $1,440. Eliminating the No-Cost Employment Authorization Application and Advance Parole Before the April 1st deadline, applications for Advance Parole […]
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The Difference Between a Fiancé Visa and an Immigrant Visa
A K-1 (fiancé) visa is a temporary visa for couples who are not yet married to their U.S. citizen partner. As a U.S. citizen, you may petition your foreign fiancé to come to the United States to get married within 90 days of entry. Once married, the foreign spouse can adjust his or her status. […]
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USCIS Provides Details for the FY2025 H1B Lottery
USCIS announced that the H-1B lottery for FY2025 will open on March 6, 2024 and remain open until March 22, 2024. The registration fee will remain $10 per entry for this year’s lottery. However, it will increase to $205 per entry in next year’s (FY2026) lottery. USCIS also stated that it has taken measures to […]
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USCIS Filing Fees to Increase Starting April 1, 2024
USCIS announced that it will be increase its filing fees for several non-immigrant and immigrant-based petitions starting April 1, 2024. While many application fees will see an increase, some applications will see a decrease. The table below summarizes changes to some of the most common applications. A comprehensive list of changes can also be found […]
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