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USCIS InfoPass is a free online service that lets you schedule appointments with USCIS. If you have questions about a pending immigration application or other USCIS services, you can schedule to meet with a USCIS an officer. For your convenience, the InfoPass system is available in 12 languages. To use the InfoPass service, follow these […]

During his four years in office, the Trump administration and several states threatened to overturn the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program implemented under President Obama. While the program seems to be on more stable ground with Joe Biden in office, it still faces plenty of legal challenges. The most recent upset to the program came

There is no room for error when you send your paperwork to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Even the slightest typo could result in rejection, which means you must start back at square one with a new petition. What’s more, the USCIS might even deny your request and keep the fees you paid if you’re

Do you have a work permit (EAD) that you’re planning to renew? You might benefit from a new rule that gives you temporary work authorization while your work permit renewal application (Form I-765) is pending. This is what you need to know about the new rule, which goes into effect on January 17, 2017: Certain EAD renewal applicants

UnaSuFamilia.com is a FileRight initiative focused on communicating important changes in our immigration system that the Trump administration is considering. The administration has spoken extensively about eliminating the majority of family immigration known as chain migration. FileRight wants to be at the forefront of this message to spread the word about these proposed changes and how they can dramatically affect

Despite terminating the mandatory military draft on January 27, 1973, the United States still manages a database of eligible men used to furnish “trained and untrained manpower to the Department of Defense” in a national emergency.  This means the United States does not maintain a conscripted military, and physically joining the armed forces is entirely

If you live in the United States but don’t yet have permanent resident status, you could run into trouble when you travel to another country and try to return. There is a risk that the U.S. government could bar you from reentry unless you’ve secured prior travel authorization in the form of an Advance Parole Document (Form

Many immigrants wonder if they can help their parents immigrate to the United States. The simple answer is yes. The USCIS has always had an interest in keeping families together. A great reason for green card holders to get U.S. citizenship is to use that status to help their parents get green cards in the

U.S. Green Card holders are eligible for Medicare. However, the length of time you’ve lived and worked in the U.S. could affect the type of coverage you can get.  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) estimated there were more than two million lawful permanent residents (LPR) aged 65 or older living in the United States in 2019. With this

What do you do if you lose your green card? First, don’t panic. Your permanent resident status is still intact, and replacing your green card is a fairly simple process. However, there can be complications for a lost or stolen green card, including fines, jail time, and an inability to travel. Using this guide, you can