The latest green card waiting lists as of October 2024 The U.S. Department of State released its Visa Bulletin for October 2024. This monthly update is important if you’re waiting for a green card because it shows how long you might have to wait. In October, there were several changes across the family- and employment-based […]
Read More »U.S. Immigration Fees Expected to Rise in Sixty (60) Days
U.S. Immigration Fees Expected to Rise in Sixty (60) Days What to expect for green card acquisitions, fiancé visa applications, and other immigration filings Heads-up: U.S. immigration fees are about to go up within the next sixty days! USCIS recently finalized a rule to increase fees for various immigration filings, aiming to help cover their […]
Read More »How to Obtain a Marriage License
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 […]
Read More »Can I Travel Abroad While My Adjustment of Status Application Is Pending?
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. […]
Read More »How to Find Support During the Marriage Green Card Process
How to Find Support During the Marriage Green Card Process How to find help online and in real life for your immigration journey Applying for a marriage-based green card can be a long and difficult journey, both emotionally and logistically. It requires couples to navigate complex legal requirements and financial considerations, as well as manage […]
Read More »Diversity Visa Lottery Winners 2024
Diversity Visa Lottery Winners 2024 Here's how to check your diversity visa status and what to do next if you've been selected The U.S. Department of State has announced the winners for the 2024 Diversity Visa lottery. Out of the millions who entered last year’s lottery, 55,000 applicants have been selected to apply for permanent […]
Read More »Supreme Court Tosses Trump-Era Public Charge Case
Thirteen Republican-led states tried to intervene to revive the dead lawsuit The U.S. Supreme Court today threw out an attempt by Arizona and 12 other states to defend a controversial Trump-era policy that made it harder for legal immigrants to live in the country if they used or relied on certain public benefits. The policy, […]
Read More »DHS to Provide $20M in Grants to Citizenship Preparation Programs
A $10 million increase from last year to make naturalization attainable to all communities The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Monday it would provide up to $20 million in grants to programs that help green card holders prepare for the citizenship test, a $10 million increase from last year. The Citizenship and Integration […]
Read More »Covid Vaccine and Testing Requirements When Entering the U.S.: What You Need to Know
The U.S. no longer requires air travelers to show proof of a negative test The Biden administration recently lifted its requirement that all air travelers entering the United States show proof of a negative COVID-19 test. If you're ready to visit loved ones in the United States or you simply want to sightsee, here's what […]
Read More »Boundless VP Honored for LGBTQ Leadership
Vice President of Growth Sarah Warn was named one of PSBJ's 2022 Outstanding Voices Boundless Vice President of Growth Sarah Warn was honored by the Puget Sound Business Journal this month as part of its Outstanding Voices 2022 series, which profiles honorees for their leadership in the Seattle-Tacoma-Olympia region’s LGBTQ community. Warn hails from the […]
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