USCIS recently released a Final Rule saying it plans to increase filing fees by an average of 20% in addition to other price hikes and adjustments to processing time limits. What exactly is changing and who is going to be the hardest hit? What is happening to Premium...
USCIS has threatened to furlough more than 13,000 USCIS workers, alleging budget shortfalls. How could this impact your application? What can you do? Since 2017, USCIS has implemented an arsenal of policies and procedures that have decreased its efficiency, driven up...
Trump’s recent late-night tweet about a suspension of immigration added to the anxiety and stress of many. Especially since it was unclear what it actually meant. Now the official proclamation is out, so we can finally dive in and talk about how it’s likely to impact...
Our Constitution requires that every 10 years the federal government counts every person residing in the United States. According to the Census Bureau: "Citizens of foreign countries who are living in the United States, including members of the diplomatic community,...
Here are a few additional resources for COVID-19 updates: U.S. Department of State - COVID-19 Information U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Florida Department of Health - COVID-19
Learn about the new regulations for visa applicants who have or are likely to use public benefits, such as subsidized housing, food stamps, and Medicaid. Download the PDF.
Forbes did a fairly comprehensive report on what to expect on immigration this year - from H-1B adjudications and policy changes related to H-4s and L-1s to worksite enforcement. Here are some highlights of what to expect: The high rate of H-1B RFEs and denials will...
The Marks Gray Community Service committee gathered gifts to support military families this holiday season!