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The USCIS fee hike, for nearly all immigration applications, could go into effect in early 2024 UPDATE: The public comment period for USCIS’ proposed fee increase ended on March 13, 2023. Update as of January 22, 2024 The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is on the cusp of implementing significant changes to its […]

Understanding U.S. Immigrant Visa Codes  If you’re hoping to immigrate to the United States, you may have come across confusing letters and numbers when researching the different immigrant visa types. Each visa has a corresponding code, and in this guide, we’ll go over what each code stands for. That way you can figure out what […]

  Boundless Immigration Acquires Bridge Date: August 22, 2023 Big news! Our parent company, Boundless Immigration, just acquired Bridge. This is huge for us and the entire immigration landscape. Here’s what you need to know: Who’s Bridge?They’re experts in making the U.S. immigration process easier for businesses and their global teams. Why is this important […]

Visa Bulletin for August 2023 The latest green card waiting lists as of August 2023 The U.S. Department of State released its Visa Bulletin for August 2023. That’s a big deal if you’re waiting for your priority date to be current so that your green card application can move forward. If you don’t know what a […]

How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Green Card Understanding the green card replacement fee, form, and timeline How to replace a green card To replace a lost, stolen, or damaged green card, you need to fill out Form I-90 (officially called the “Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card”), provide supporting documentation, and, if required, […]

How to Check Your Green Card Application Status All the possible ways to find out where you are in the green card process How can I track my green card status? You can check the status of your green card application in several ways: Online By mail By email In person By phone Your options […]

Biometrics Appointment What to expect when you get your fingerprints and photograph taken Biometrics Appointment Overview As part of applying for a green card, you’re required to attend a biometrics appointment. What should you expect? First of all, don’t be intimidated by the word “biometrics!" During this appointment, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will simply […]

You Can Now Reschedule Your Biometrics Appointment Online Previously, applicants had to call the USCIS Contact Center to change the date and time U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that applicants can now reschedule their biometrics appointment online. Previously, applicants had to call the USCIS Contact Center to request a new date and […]

How to Obtain a Marriage License Getting married soon? Here are some helpful tips on how to obtain your marriage license Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! With this exciting life event comes some logistical planning, like where and how to obtain a marriage license. In this guide, we’ll cover: Marriage License Basics A marriage license […]

Can I Travel Abroad While My Adjustment of Status Application Is Pending? Find out why it's generally not a good idea to travel while your green card application is processing If you’ve applied for a green card via the adjustment of status process, you may be wondering if you’re permitted to travel outside the U.S. […]