2024 USCIS Fee Increases for Adjustment of Status Applications
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule that officially increases several immigration fees starting April 1, 2024. The new rule will drastically increase adjustment of status fees for certain applicants from $1,225 to $1,440. Eliminating the No-Cost Employment Authorization Application and Advance Parole Before the April 1st deadline, applications for Advance Parole […]
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The Difference Between a Fiancé Visa and an Immigrant Visa
A K-1 (fiancé) visa is a temporary visa for couples who are not yet married to their U.S. citizen partner. As a U.S. citizen, you may petition your foreign fiancé to come to the United States to get married within 90 days of entry. Once married, the foreign spouse can adjust his or her status. […]
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USCIS Provides Details for the FY2025 H1B Lottery
USCIS announced that the H-1B lottery for FY2025 will open on March 6, 2024 and remain open until March 22, 2024. The registration fee will remain $10 per entry for this year’s lottery. However, it will increase to $205 per entry in next year’s (FY2026) lottery. USCIS also stated that it has taken measures to […]
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USCIS Filing Fees to Increase Starting April 1, 2024
USCIS announced that it will be increase its filing fees for several non-immigrant and immigrant-based petitions starting April 1, 2024. While many application fees will see an increase, some applications will see a decrease. The table below summarizes changes to some of the most common applications. A comprehensive list of changes can also be found […]
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Marriage is One of the Fastest Ways to Get a Green Card
There are several ways to get a green card – all of which require a sponsor. The most common ways are through an employer or a family member. Employment-based sponsorship is an arduous process, requiring a company to demonstrate that it could not find any available U.S. workers to fill a certain position. Family-based sponsorship […]
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USCIS Announces Increase in Premium Processing Fees in 2024
USCIS announced that it will be increasing the filing fees for certain I-907 premium processing applications. The increase will commence on February 26, 2024. Any applications received before this date will be subject to the current fee, while any applications postmarked on or after February 26, 2024 will be subject to the new fee. […]
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