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If you’re preparing to file an immigration application or petition, there’s an important change you need to know: USCIS will no longer accept paper checks for filing fees. This new policy affects everyone submitting immigration forms — whether you’re applying...

Starting August 19, 2025, USCIS updated its policy guidance to include scrutiny of “anti-American” activity when adjudicating certain immigration benefits. Now, officials must consider whether applicants have ever supported, or appear to support, anti-American ideologies, antisemitic terrorism, or violent extremist...

On February 25, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the implementation of a new alien registration requirement, mandating that certain non-U.S. citizens register with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). https://www.aila.org/library/uscis-provides-update-on-alien-registration-requirement The law requires non-U.S. citizens (aliens)...

Foreign nationals who want to enter the U.S. as lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) through the family-based immigration system are required to meet specific criteria. While having a qualifying relationship with a U.S. citizen or permanent resident is key,...

Special immigrant juveniles now have the option to submit Form I-360 at a USCIS field office in person if they are within two weeks of their 21st birthday. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new guidance regarding in-person...

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is streamlining its services! As of July 18, 2024, the Forms by Mail service will be discontinued. This means you won't be able to request physical copies of USCIS forms through the mail...

The recent announcement of a pilot program utilizing Generative AI (GenAI) to enhance immigration officer training is in line with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) goals to use technology to improve...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is committed to simplifying the immigration process and has introduced new tools and services, including myUSCIS, an online account for immigration applicants. If you forget your myUSCIS online password, you can reset it using...

In addition to the new fees that went into effect on April 1, 2024, USCIS has expanded fee exemptions for Special Immigrant Juveniles and victims of human trafficking, crime and domestic violence; US military service members and Afghan allies and...

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-updates-policy-guidance-clarifying-expedite-requests United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its rules to explain how they respond to requests about speeding up requests for help, known as expedite requests. They've made it clearer when they'll speed up cases in emergencies...