Immigration Blog

USCIS has announced that, in response to Covid pandemic, it is extending the flexibilities currently made available to applicants and petitioners in certain response and appeal submissions. For applicants and petitioners who receive Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs) dated between March 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021, it will […]

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has received sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the FY 2021 H1B cap. USCIS has received sufficient number of petitions needed to reach both the statutory annual H1B Cap of 65,000 under the general category, as well as the 20,000 under the U.S. advanced […]

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On Day One of newly sworn in President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ new administration, they unveiled a momentous bill that will impacts across immigration law. Known as the US Citizenship Act of 2021, the comprehensive immigration reform bill aims to create a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and will reprioritize “smart” […]

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USCIS has announced that Attorneys and Accredited Representatives can now file Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document for their clients using their myUSCIS online account. The Form N-565 is used to apply for a replacement Declaration of Intention; Naturalization Certificate; Certificate of Citizenship; Repatriation Certificate; or to apply for a special certificate of naturalization […]

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Applicants filing Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document must note that the Nebraska Service Center is no longer accepting this form. The form must be filed with USCIS Phoenix Lockbox facility. The $555 Form N-565 filing fee may be paid with a money order, personal check, cashier’s check, or by credit card using Form G-1450, […]

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