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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by 18 months for eligible nationals of El Salvador, effective from Sept. 10, 2016 through March 9, 2018. El Salvadoran nationals– and those without nationality who last habitually resided in El Salvador– can re-register to extend their TPS between July 8, 2016 and Sept. 6, […]

Finding out that USCIS denied your naturalization application can feel overwhelming and disappointing. Unfortunately, for many immigrants who want to become U.S. citizens, this can be a sad reality. USCIS naturalization denials have many causes. Some can be challenged, and this is where Form N-336, the Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization […]

Entering the US is under close scrutiny nowadays due to the recent terror related incidents in US. For your personal safety it is imperative that your arrival and departure from US are thoroughly recorded in the USA. For this reason, you need to fill and submit an I-94 Form. I-94 Form or Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document When […]

The B1 visa allows foreign nationals to visit the United States for business purposes. This visa does not provide a path for visa holders to obtain employment in the United States. Instead, the intent of this visa is to allow people to come to the U.S. to participate in conventions, seminars, and conferences, as well […]

BCIS, also known as the Bureau of Citizenship and immigration service was formed in the act of Homeland Security in the year 2002. The name BCIS did not make it a long way, therefore, it was reformed by another name 2 years after its establishment. These days it is commonly known as USCIS or U.S […]

The form you filed to apply for naturalization is Form N-400. To be eligible for naturalization—the process of becoming a U.S. citizen, you must fulfill the following requirements: You must be at least 18 years old. You must have lived as a permanent resident continuously for five years, three years, or one year, depending on your […]

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has provided additional guidance on child passport application —children younger than 16 years of age. Specifically, DOS lists the various kinds of documentation that can be used to establish the parent/child relationship. Establishing this relationship is necessary when parents request a passport for a child. Regardless of age, every […]

The employment-based immigrants and family-based immigrants use the Form I-864 to establish the fact that the applicants have sufficient financial support. This is necessary as it would mean that the immigrants would be capable of supporting themselves financially through employment, family members or assets and would not require the assistance of the Government. The Form […]