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14 Jan 2026

I need to get an English translation of a document that I am submitting to the USCIS. Do I need to pay for an official translation for this to be usable with the USCIS?

Answer Per regulation, “Any document containing foreign language submitted to USCIS shall be accompanied by a full English language translation which the translator has certified as complete and accurate, and by the translator’s certification that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language...

07:17 / Employment Based / Family Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Families / Immigrant Family / Resident
09 Jan 2026

USCIS Premium Processing Fees to Increase, Effective 01.Mar.2026

On Monday, 12.Jan.2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is scheduled to publish a final rule in the Federal Register that will increase the premium processing fees. This fee increase will go into effect on 01.Mar.2026.Per the final rule, premium processing fees that are currently...

14:22 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / USCIS News / Visitor / Worker
06 Jan 2026

I was recently scheduled for an interview regarding my pending I-485. My co-workers who already have employment-based green cards were never asked to go for an interview. Is this a cause for concern?

AnswerThe USCIS is now requiring in-person interviews for the vast majority of I-485 applicants. So, the fact that you have been scheduled for an interview, is not unusual and does not necessarily mean there’s cause for concern. As for your co-workers, this interview requirement is...

18:37 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident / USCIS News
30 Dec 2025

After I was laid off from my H1B position, I filed an application to change status to B-2. While that application was pending, I left the U.S. I later received a notice telling me the application had been denied because of my travel. Does this mean I violated my status while the B-2 was pending?

Answer If a person travels while an application or petition requesting a change of status is pending, the change of status request normally will be deemed abandoned and therefore denied. Such a denial typically would not retroactively result in a violation of status. (30.Dec.2025)Sheela Murthy and...

17:12 / B-2 / FAQs / For Individuals / Travel / Visitor / Worker
30 Dec 2025

I have an approved I-140 and my priority date will be current in January. I am temporarily working abroad and do not expect to return to the U.S. for a few months. Can I apply for my green card from here?

Answer In order to file an application to adjust status (form I-485), you must be in the U.S. at the time of filing. And, depending on the circumstances, it may be necessary to remain in the U.S. until and unless one obtains an advance parole (AP)...

17:08 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident / Travel