Well now, partner, when you get to wranglin’ with the USCIS customer service line, it can feel a whole lot like tryin’ to rope a dust storm. You dial that number hopin’ for answers about your case, but more often than not you’re left sittin’ there listenin’ to hold...
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Timing Problems for Religious Workers
Now, let me tell ya, pilgrim, ridin’ the R-1 trail ain’t always the smoothest journey for a religious worker tryin’ to stake a permanent claim (Green Card) in these United States. A fella can file that I-360 petition hopin’ it’ll get rustled through nice and quick,...
USCIS Abruptly Ends “Automatic Extension” of Employment Authorization
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an immediate end to the automatic extension of employment authorization, citing national security concerns. While the agency argues that tighter controls are needed to ensure ongoing eligibility, this...
Effective Immediately, USCIS Rolls Out New Payment Framework
Effective immediately, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has rolled out a new payment framework for filing fees. Applicants and petitioners filing by mail must now complete and submit Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, if...
New Naturalization Requirements Take Effect
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced updates to the naturalization test, which evaluates an applicant’s knowledge of U.S. history, government, and English language proficiency. All applicants worry about the Naturalization...
Employment Authorization for Children Going Through the Green Card Process
Derivative children of a U.S. citizen going through the Green Card application process are eligible to apply for employment authorization while their adjustment of status (Form I-485) is pending. This is done by filing Form I-765 (Application for Employment...
Double Check the Form Edition, Filing Fee, and Filing Address Before Sending Anything to USCIS
When submitting a USCIS form, there are a number of basic things you need to pay close attention to. First, it is crucial to include the correct filing fee specific to your case type or eligibility category. Many USCIS forms have varying fees depending on how you...
USCIS is Focused on Social Media Posts from Those Applying for Immigration Benefits
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has increasingly incorporated social media screening into the review process for various immigration benefits, including green card and visa applications. USCIS will soon begin gathering social media identifiers on...
Apply for Citizenship Now, Before the Naturalization Test Becomes More Difficult
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has proposed changes to the naturalization civics test that would make it more difficult for applicants to pass. One of the most controversial changes is the addition of an essay question. This would...
New Guidance for “Good Moral Character” in Naturalization Applications
In August 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy memorandum introducing a “holistic and rigorous approach” to assessing “good moral character” for naturalization applicants. Moving beyond a simple check for criminal misconduct,...

