Living in a new country comes with all kinds of hurdles and hardships. Perhaps the most pressing concern for any new immigrant in the United States is employment. Establishing yourself in a new place requires a steady income, so you’re… View Article
Ur Jaddou, Biden’s pick to head USCIS, speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee. Her husband and two daughters sit behind her.The Senate confirmed Ur Jaddou’s nomination on Friday to head U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), making her the first… View Article
When moving to the United States, one of the things that surprises many new immigrants the most is how much they struggle with their spoken English. Many have studied English for years in their home countries, and have a good,… View Article
Choosing to study at a U.S. college (university) is a big life decision, and one that has many implications. These range from which college to choose, to what to study and where to live, in addition to navigating the complex… View Article
The U.S. Department of State released its latest Visa Bulletin. That’s a big deal if you’re waiting for your priority date to be current so that your green card application can move forward.
18-Month Extension & Re-Designation of Somalia for TPS ProgramThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended safety and protection for Somalians facing an ongoing humanitarian crisis by extending and re-designating Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the U.S. The… View Article
What should the sponsoring spouse do if they move abroad while the marriage based green card application is pending?When applying for a marriage green card using consular processing, sponsoring spouses are required to maintain U.S. domicile, meaning they must prove… View Article
Each year, an estimated 98,000 undocumented students graduate from high school. Very few go on to complete a four-year education, but that is changing. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, or Dreamers — people who were brought to the… View Article
A federal judge in Texas ruled on Friday that the U.S. government can no longer accept new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, a huge setback for immigrants who were brought to the United States unlawfully… View Article
More Immigration Officers to Process DACA ApplicationsCBS news reports that in response to a soaring backlog of requests, the White House will be assigning more immigration officers to review DACA applications. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) told Congress it’s… View Article