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Election season is in full swing here in the U.S., with Election Day approaching on November 5th. The U.S. immigration journey often brings a lot of anxiety and uncertainty, and this is especially true when we face the possibility of a new President… Read More

 What are the visa bulletin predictions beyond August 2024? The good news is that the August 2024 visa bulletin has arrived, and there is no retrogression in any visa classifications. For a quick overview of the movement we saw in the August 2024… Read More

Biden’s parole in place program for spouses of U.S. citizens was announced today! This program actually has two aspects: parole in place for spouses of U.S. citizens, and an employment-based aspect for DACA recipients and other “Dreamers.… Read More

When you’re filing a marriage-based immigration petition with USCIS, or applying for a marriage-based visa with the U.S. Department of State, you must include sufficient evidence of a bona fide marriage. That means you must include sufficient e… Read More

We love helping people apply for U.S. citizenship! But we often hear our clients give reasons not to apply for naturalization. Those reasons are often wrong! Here’s a list of common reasons we hear for not applying, and why those reasons may no… Read More

File now to avoid the USCIS fee changes! In January 2023 we wrote about the proposed rule that would significantly increase USCIS filing fees. Emily also posted about the impending higher USCIS fees on her LinkedIn page a few weeks ago. The time has… Read More

What are the vaccination requirements for the green card? Filing for a U.S. green card can be a complex process with lots of moving parts, including one that may be unexpected: the medical exam. The medical exam is a formal step of the process to ens… Read More

Applying for a U.S. green card for your parents can be a great way for them to join your family in the U.S. long-term. This can allow them to spend time with family, and can allow the family to take care of them in their later years.  Here are som… Read More