USCIS Announces New Naturalization Test
Questions to the new naturalization test are about to be released, giving citizenship applicants one year to study before the exam is revised in October 2008. The 100 questions and answers ... Read More

Thursday September 27, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Obama Answers Questions on Immigration
Yesterday, immigration law professors from all over the U.S. posed questions to Senator Barack Obama (D-Il). Obama, who hopes to become the Democratic candidate for U.S. President, is very sympathetic ... Read More

Wednesday September 26, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

Governors Beg the House and Senate: "We need more visas!"
Governors of 13 states have sent a joint letter to both the Senate and the House, imploring them to let Congress increase quotas on H-1B work visas and employment-based green ... Read More

Monday September 24, 2007 | permalink | comments (11)

Ombudsman: What the Heck is an "Ombudsman" and Why is it a Must Have?
The USCIS Ombudsman is a critically important immigration problem solving tool that everyone should know about but few people do. This department of the USCIS Ombudsman recommends solutions for problems that ... Read More

Friday September 21, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

October Visa Bulletin: Waiting and Processing Times
The State Department's October's Visa Bulletin has been released. What do these numbers mean to you? Immigrant visas are numerically limited by category and by country of chargeability (which is, in ... Read More

Wednesday September 19, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Say "No" to Reverse Brain DrainHighly-Skilled Workers Rally in D.C. Tuesday, 9/18
Update: 9/19: About 1,000 people showed up for the 9/18 immigrant rally to protest green card backlogs for highly skilled workers; Some of them traveling long distances to get there, ... Read More

Wednesday September 19, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

How To Get a Visitor Visa for the U.S.
Many visitors traveling to the United States for either business or pleasure need a visa. If your country is part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), you're off the hook. ... Read More

Sunday September 16, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

DV-2009 Green Card Lottery: Everything You Need to Know
Planning to try your luck in the green card lottery this year? Our DV-2009 Help Center has the lowdown, line-by-line.

Friday September 14, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Immigration: Before and After September 11thFreedom vs. Security
Today is the 6th Anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. Many complain that not nearly enough immigration reform has taken place since that black Tuesday in 2001. But foreigners, immigrants ... Read More

Tuesday September 11, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Democratic Presidential Contenders Promise Reform; Woo Hispanic Vote
All the 2008 Democratic presidential candidates have promised radical changes in immigration policy if elected. The Dems also criticized Republicans tonight for their insensitivity to Hispanic issues. Wooing the Hispanic ... Read More

Sunday September 9, 2007 | permalink | comments (4)

It's Back to Work for our Senators
The Senate reconvened this week from summer break. They've got their work cut out for them. Among the many issues still in active legislation from earlier this year is S.1639. ... Read More

Friday September 7, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

DV-2008 Winners Selected, Registered and Notified
DV-2008 Winners have been chosen, logged in the registrar and notified of their status. Did you get lucky? Here's what you need to know...

Wednesday September 5, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

G-325 Biographical Information Form: Step by Step
Don't bother trying to figure out whether you need a G-325A form. Most applications require it, it's simple to do, and there is no filing fee, so include it. Better ... Read More

Tuesday September 4, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

DV-2009: Free Green Card Lottery to Begin October 3
Dates for the DV-2009 Green Card Lottery have finally been announced. In 2007, applicants can enter DV-2009 October 3 at noon EDT -- December 2 at noon EDT. Green Card Lottery ... Read More

Monday September 3, 2007 | permalink | comments (3)

September Visa Bulletin (Revised)
Here's the September 2007 Visa Bulletin. If you have a priority number, take a look, find out where you are on the immigration line. If you have already seen the ... Read More

Sunday September 2, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)