2017 DV Lottery registration period: 12 PM October 1, 2015 – 12 PM November 3, 2015, EST
Please read the following information, and click the link at the bottom of this post, which will direct you to step by step instructions for how to submit an application for DV-2017. The Department of State has announced that the 2017 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, known as DV-2017, will be exclusively electronic. Applicants should apply […]
Read More »H-1B / L-1 Additional Fees Expire
The additional fee of $2,000 previously required by USCIS (under Section 402 of Public Law 111-230) for certain H-1B and L-1 petitions is no longer necessary, as long as the petition was filed on or after October 1, 2015. This fee has been required since August 13, 2010, by Public Law 111-230 for certain L-1A […]
Read More »Certain Travel Documents now Laminated for Security
USCIS has announced that, as part of an ongoing process to enhance and maintain the integrity of secure documents, it will now be laminating two specific travel documents: Form I-797F Transportation Letter (issued overseas, to allow applicants to travel) Form I-512L Parole Authorization Letter (known as AP) The transparent lamination process uses the newest technology […]
Read More »N-400 Naturalization Application Fees now Payable by Credit Card
USCIS is now accepting credit card payments for N-400 Naturalization application fees, as long as the proper procedure is followed. Acceptable credit cards are Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Gift cards with logos for Visa, MasterCard or American Express are also acceptable forms of payment. How to submit your payment by credit card The […]
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