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In remembrance of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is celebrated every year on September 17. USCIS commemorates this day by holding special naturalization ceremonies. More than 27,000 people will receive their naturalization certificates this year, between September 17 and September 23, the Constitution week. Constitution Day recognizes all those […]

El proceso de inmigración de EE. UU. es complejo y puede ser intimidante para el visitante o recién llegado a EE. UU. Si bien existen muchos recursos para ayudar a las personas a pasar por el proceso de inmigración, este puede ser tan complicado y costoso que muchos solicitantes de inmigración se preguntan si deben contratar a un abogado

No hay duda de que EE. UU. necesita trabajadores con formación universitaria. De hecho, en EE. UU. hay demanda de trabajadores especializados con educación universitaria y avanzada. Son ejemplos los casos de médicos, enfermeros y otros profesionales que a veces reciben invitaciones para viajar a EE. UU. a través de programas de visa especiales cuando hay escasez de

U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced that the fees for certain immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories have been changed. The fee change will go into effect from today, 12th September, 2014. Those applying for visas must pay whatever fee is in effect on the day they pay their fee. However, immigrant visa applicants must

Following are few common facts about immigration that many many may not have known. Around 12 million undocumented immigrants are currently living in the country. 16 percent of those in the country illegally are youth and around half of them are undocumented because they overstayed their non-immigrant visas. For more information on immigration and on

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will be extended to eligible nationals of Sudan due to an ongoing conflict in that region. TPS for eligible Sudanese nationals has been extended for an additional 18 months and will remain effective through 2nd May, 2016. Sudanese TPS beneficiaries looking to extend their temporary status will need to re-register between

There are several reasons why many seek to leave their home countries and start a new life in a foreign country. However, not all the countries are immigrant­ friendly. Here are few countries that are more popular among immigrants. United States of America The U.S. still remains the number one immigration destination. The country has

Diversity Immigrant Visa lottery (DV lottery) Program also known as the Green Card Lottery program is sponsored by the government of the U.S. This program allows eligible winners to immigrate to the U.S. and also to bring their eligible dependents along with them to the U.S. This program is not open to the citizens of

Individuals and families have been immigrating to the U.S. to live in freedom and for many other reasons. Many immigrants have made significant contributions to the country. Here are some famous immigrant Americans who were born in September. Salma Hayek Jiménez, who was born in Mexico is a naturalized U.S. citizen. She is one of the

Labor Day, a federal holiday observed every year on the first Monday of September, gives a chance to celebrate the accomplishments made by the workers. The Central Labor Union of New York organized the first Labor Day in 1882. This day is an annual holiday for all workers and it also marks the unofficial end of