Thirteen immigrants from 12 different countries become new U.S. citizens in a special naturalization ceremony on Flag Day at the historic Betsy Ross House. – Philadelphia, PA / USA – June ...
Premium Processing Fee Increase Effective Oct. 19, 2020
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services USCIS field office in San Francisco Bay Area. USCIS is an agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security DHS – Santa Clara, California, USA – ...
USCIS’ Changes to ‘Affidavit of Support’ Make It Harder for Americans to Sponsor Immigrant Family Members
By Walter Ewing, Immigration Impact The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a rule that would make it much more difficult for U.S. citizens and legal immigrants—especially those experiencin...
Green Card Slavery & Hope for the Future
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Intimate partner violence is especially horrible for immigrants who depend on their spouses for immigration benefits. We call it Green Card Slavery. Thank...
USCIS Implements New Law Related to Citizenship for Children of Military Members and U.S. Government Employees Stationed Overseas
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office located in Silicon Valley; USCIS is an agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – Nov 20, 2019 Santa Clara / CA / USA (Sh...
Citizenship Backlogs at USCIS Will Block Hundreds of Thousands from Voting in the 2020 Election
By Melissa Cruz, Immigration Impact Hundreds of thousands of immigrants might be prevented from voting in the 2020 election—even though they are just one step away from becoming new Americans. Yea...
USCIS Fee Hikes Starting October 2
The Trump administration’s war on immigrants continues. Effective October 2, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is increasing its fees. The cost for becoming a citizen would r...
How to Get a Green Card
Having a Green Card (officially known as a Permanent Resident Card allows you to live and work permanently in the United States. The steps you must take to apply for a Green Card will vary depending o...
USCIS Implements Two Decisions from the Attorney General on Good Moral Character Determinations
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced new policy guidance implementing two decisions from the attorney general regarding how two or more DUI convictions affect good ...
Immigrants and Their Children Founded Almost Half of All US Fortune 500 Companies
From the highest levels of corporate America to virtually every level of the labor force, immigration creates new jobs in the U.S. economy. The businesses founded by immigrant entrepreneurs directly e...