Whether you plan to come to the United States for a short visit or a permanent stay, your first step is to apply for a visa.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced that beginning October 1, 2010, domestic offices and U.S. territories, including the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam, will no longer accept cash payment. Eliminating the acceptance of cash will reduce USCIS operating costs. As an alternative to cash, our customers may pay using checks (including personal checks), money orders, and credit cards. Checks and money orders must be made payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Processing of your application will not be affected by the use of an alternative payment method.
WASHINGTON - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has proposed for the first time a standardized fee waiver form in an effort to provide relief for financially disadvantaged individuals seeking immigration benefits. USCIS has published a notice in the Federal Register seeking public comment on the proposed form – Form I-912, Request for Individual Fee Waiver.
As an immigrant myself, I have been through the process and understand what a critical and life-changing decision it is moving family or employees to the United States.
As immigration lawyers, we receive an incredible amount of inquiries regarding how to come live and work in the United States. While we are experts at recommending the best legal options, many of our readers need help figuring out where to start the process. They want to know things like: