Divorce mediation is a process in which a neutral third party, called a mediator, helps two people who are getting divorced to come to an agreement about the terms of their divorce. Mediation is voluntary, and both parties must agree…
Preparing for a naturalization interview, which is a critical step in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen, is important to ensure a smooth and successful experience. Here are some best practices to help you prepare for your naturalization interview:…
Preparing for an asylum interview with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) asylum office is a critical step in the asylum application process. Here are some best practices to follow when preparing for your asylum interview: 1. Understand…
Obtaining a green card, or permanent residency, in the United States is a complex process, and mistakes can result in denial of the application. Here are some common mistakes that can lead to green card denial: 1. Errors in Completing…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) is statutorily mandated to collect DNA from certain individuals in CBP custody and began doing so in January 2020. Which travelers are included in CBP’s DNA collection? - U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent…
In a previous article (USCIS will Accept Only the Revised Form N-648 Starting November 21, 2022), we discussed that Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions, may be used if you are applying for Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and…
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 30, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) extended the deadline to respond to certain requests, notices and appeals. Due to the ongoing pandemic, USCIS has further extended the extensions. Requests and…
All noncitizens, with the exception of A and G visa holders and waiver visa visitors, must report address changes to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) within ten days of relocation. The process is simple and free, yet mandatory. You…
In a previous article (USCIS To Automatically Extend Green Cards for Naturalization Applicants), we advised that effective December 12, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will automatically extend the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) for lawful permanent…
Effective December 12, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will automatically extend the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) for lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who have applied for naturalization. Under this updated policy, LPRs who properly file Form…