Well now, gather ’round and listen close, ’cause this here’s a hard truth written in black ink and federal law, not the kind you can ride away from at sundown. When a fella signs an I-9 and swears he’s a citizen of the United States when he ain’t, the law tips its hat...
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Calling USCIS Might Not Solve Your Problem, But Sometimes It’s the Place to Start.
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...
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 makes it a little more confusing to pay USCIS fees.
USCIS will no longer accept paper checks or money orders for most benefit requests, filed by most applicants, filed through the mail. This change is part of a broader push to reduce reliance on paper checks and money orders, which comprised the vast majority of...
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...
What is the state of the Social Security Disability system in the United States?
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program is a safety net for millions of Americans who are unable to work due to severe disabilities. However, the system is currently facing significant challenges that threaten its sustainability and effectiveness. The...
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...
How SSA decides disability and SSDI eligibility
You need clear rules before you apply for disability benefits. When you understand how the Social Security Administration (SSA) reviews claims, you can better judge your eligibility and avoid mistakes that lead to denials. How SSA evaluates disability The Social...
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...

