Immigration News

What Is an Alien Registration Number?

by Jim Hacking | October 9, 2024

Read this in-depth guide about the nine-digit number assigned to immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship. Photo grabbed from USCIS For starters, an Alien Registration Number is made up of... VIEW POST

Work Permit Processing Time: How Long Does It Take To Get It?

by Jim Hacking | October 8, 2024

USCIS processing times for H-1B and L-1 petitions vary significantly depending on the service center, workload, and whether premium processing is requested. Regular processing may take several months or... VIEW POST

How Long After I-130 Approval To Interview? A Timeline Guide for Spouses After an overseas I-130 petition is approved, it moves to the National Visa Center (NVC) for further processing before being forwarded to a U.S. embassy or consulate for an... VIEW POST

If My Child Is Born In USA, Can I Get Citizenship?

by Jim Hacking | September 12, 2024

For U.S. citizen children sponsoring a parent, the process typically takes 12 to 18 months on average, depending on case complexity and processing backlogs. However, recent data shows that... VIEW POST

Understanding I-864 Form: Affidavit of Support for U.S. Immigrants

by Jim Hacking | September 11, 2024

As of 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) continues to process over 400,000 I-864 Affidavit of Support forms annually. Despite discussions and legal challenges surrounding the enforceability... VIEW POST

Green Card is Being Produced: What It Means & What To Expect

by Jim Hacking |

Once the status of "green card is being produced" appears, applicants can typically expect their card to arrive within 2 to 4 weeks, though processing times can vary. Recent... VIEW POST

Can I Sponsor A Family Member To The US For Work

by Jim Hacking | September 9, 2024

According to USCIS, in 2022, approximately 66% of all immigrant visas issued were family-sponsored, including those allowing family members to join principal visa holders in the U.S. Many of... VIEW POST