USCIS Fee Increases

USCIS plans to increase its fees on October 2, 2020. Unlike most government agencies, USCIS is fee funded. Fees collected and deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account fund nearly 97% of USCIS’ budget. USCIS conducted a comprehensive biennial fee review...

New DACA Applications

A federal court has ordered the Trump administration to begin accepting new DACA applications to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which protects young immigrants brought to the country illegally as children from deportation. This not only allows...

Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants

President Trump issued a Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak on 4/22/2020. This proclamation applies to those seeking permanent residence in the United...

Naturalization Oath Ceremonies Suspended

USCIS has suspended Naturalization Oath Ceremonies As of March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has temporarily suspended routine in-person services through at least June 3 to help slow the spread of COVID-19. USCIS plans to begin reopening its offices on...