The effect of the new Public Charge Rule is to deny the green card and visa applications of those immigrants who the government believes won't be able to support themselves and their families. The new rule implements several changes to applications for green cards and... read more

When applying for citizenship, some people may qualify for a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) fee waiver. This can help significantly reduce the application filing price, which is normally $725. As of December 2, 2019, a new policy is in effect that makes changes to... read more

Higher immigration fees are on the way and advocates and experts are urging immigrants to act fast to avoid the hikes. USCIS reviews its fees every two years and fee increases are nothing new. However, proposed fees for green cards and citizenship applications this year are historically... read more

At the Naturalization Oath Ceremony, immigrants who have received approval for their Application for Naturalization (Form N-400), taken an English and Civics test, and passed their citizenship interview will recite the Oath of Allegiance before a USCIS official to become American citizens.... read more

On Friday Oct. 12, three federal courts blocked one of the Trump administration’s most aggressive measures to curb legal immigration. The DHS regulation, which was planned to go into effect in mid-October, would have denied immigrants who receive assistance like SNAP or Medicaid... read more