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Many international students on an F-1 student visa want to get a green card that will allow them to live and work in the United States after their studies are completed. A recent article in Forbes magazine explains one option...

To immigrate to the United States,  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has set certain medical requirements. They insist applicants complete Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. They also require a medical exam and a series of...

As part of the process to sponsor a fiancé or partner to move to the United States to become a lawful permanent resident (get their green card), the partner or spouse who is a U.S. citizen is required to complete...

To prevent fraud, counterfeits and scams, USCIS released a new green card design on January 30, 2023. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new designs to improve the security of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as green cards) and...

Wednesday, February 1, is National Freedom Day. President Abraham Lincoln signed a resolution to abolish slavery on February 1, 1865, which became the 13 Amendment to the United States Constitution. The states ratified the resolution to make all people free...

U.S. Immigration Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposes increasing filing fees for many immigration services, with significant increases for many employment-based petitions. On January 3, 2023, USCIS proposed increased fees for some naturalization and immigration services. USCIS's current green card...

Are you a current green card holder, and it is set to expire in the next 6 months? You may be able to renew your green card online using Form I-90. A green card (officially known as a Permanent Resident...

New Illinois U.S. Representative Delia Ramirez gives hope and pride to many Illinois immigrants. Democratic state representative Delia Ramirez made history in 2023 as the first Latina to enter the U.S. Congress from Illinois. On November 8, 2022, Delia Ramirez...

USCIS reminds green card holders who plan to travel outside the country that if your green card is expiring and you have filed an I-90 to replace it, you can travel outside of the U.S. if you haven't received your...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a new form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (AOS), that goes into effect December 23, 2022: "If you file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust...