On May 31, 2023, the Biden Administration eliminated the 60-day requirement of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693) signed by civil surgeons (the USCIS calls them surgeons, but they are medical doctors who handle the exams). These forms establish...
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USCIS automatically extends green cards for naturalization applicants
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it updated its policy to allow for the automatic extension of Legal Permanent Residence Cards (known as Green Cards) for lawful permanent residents who apply for naturalization. This hugely impactful...
Bill Promises a Pathway for Legal Permanent Residency
A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate last month would provide a more favorable route for millions of non-U.S. citizens to secure a green card. Introduced by U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Alex Padilla (D-CA), the legislation would update the Immigration Act of...
USCIS launches New Citizenship Ambassador Initiative
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced in July of 2022 that it created the citizenship ambassador initiative, which is the first of its kind in the U.S. It features eight ambassadors from around the country who are well-established community leaders. In...
Changes for the better at USCIS
The Biden Administration recently proposed changes to help reduce the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services backlog. As part of the president's $5.8 trillion budget request to Congress, the USCIS under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would see a...