Wasden

ImmigrationLaw

Key Changes to Form I-131: Travel Permits Simplified

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently introduced a new edition of Form I-131, officially named “Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records,” which became mandatory on October 11, 2024. This form...

Read More

Visa Denials and Blacklists: How DHS Is Targeting?

Recent allegations against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) suggest that the agency has overstepped its legal bounds, targeting Indian-owned businesses with secretive blacklisting practices. This includes visa revocations and denials without proper legal...

Read More

How Secure Is Your Immigration Process? Stay Scam-Free

The immigration process can be complicated, and unfortunately, scammers often exploit this complexity. Applicants and petitioners seeking legal immigration benefits are prime targets. Understanding how to spot and avoid these scams is crucial to protect...

Read More

USCIS Reveals New EB-1 Visa Criteria: Simplified

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently introduced new guidelines for individuals seeking the EB-1 visa, a classification for people with extraordinary ability in fields like arts, sciences, business, and athletics. Effective as of...

Read More

Diversity Visa Lottery Registration for 2026 Is Now Open!

The US Diversity Visa (DV) Program, also known as the Green Card Lottery, is an annual opportunity for individuals from countries with low immigration rates to the United States to apply for permanent residency. The...

Read More

How the AAO Reviews USCIS Immigration Decisions?

The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) plays a critical role in reviewing decisions made by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). When a petition or application for immigration benefits is denied, the AAO steps in to...

Read More

I-140 Petition: USCIS’s New Guidelines on Fees

Form I-140: Understanding Fees and Completing Information Correctly Filing Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, can be a complex process involving multiple steps and financial considerations. Since April 2024, a significant number of I-140...

Read More

T Visa 2024: New Rules to Safeguard Trafficking Survivors

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced new measures to bolster protections for victims of human trafficking through the T Nonimmigrant Visa Program. The finalized rule is designed to reduce barriers for victims...

Read More

Is the 36-Month Green Card Extension a Game-Changer?

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a significant update to the Green Card renewal process. Effective September 10, 2024, the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (commonly known as Green Cards) has been automatically...

Read More