Immigration Blog

Our blog is a source of latest immigration news, policy updates and trends for thousands of readers every month.

Ways to Improve the Current Immigration Selection System

Although the U.S. increased the cap for seasonal temporary workers this year, problems remain for implementing a more targeted means for addressing labour market shortages.

Reviewing the Public Charge of Inadmissibility Policy

In this blog, we review the public charge of inadmissibility ruling, and the key differences between the Trump era rule that was discontinued from the current 1999 rule in effect today.

USCIS Announces New Work Permit Extensions For Many Immigrant Groups

The USCIS has added additional days of work permit validity for eligible non-citizens in the U.S. seeking a renewal.

June 2022 Visa Bulletin Updates

For June, EB-2 visa applicants from India are seeing their final action date advance by more than a year.

Need to Reschedule an Appointment? Follow these Steps

April 1st through May 1st is Ramadan, and if you need to reschedule a USCIS appointment, be sure to call or reach out to your processing center.

The Immigrant Visa Fee, Explained

The immigrant visa fee is required for most immigrant visa holders, with a few exceptions. Depending on when you pay this fee will also determine how quickly the USCIS can mail your green card.

USCIS Adds New Categories for Premium Processing Eligibility

The USCIS will be expanding premium processing for select multinational executives as well as NIW applicant self-petitioners.

What are the Best U.S. Cities for Immigrants to Move to?

Taking a closer look at U.S. cities that offer immigrants a municipal ID, universal pre-school, affordable rents, and increased wages.

What are Current Wait Times for N-400 Applicants?

The N-400 is the USCIS application green card holders use to apply for U.S. citizenship. The state you live in will ultimately affect your overall processing time for this submission.

New Tool Added to Immigration Case Time Processing Site

A new tool has been added to the USCIS case time processing site. This major update is meant to give non-citizens seeking immigration benefits a much clearer idea of exactly how long they will have to wait based on a pending USCIS application.

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