The U.S. Department of State has recently changed its visa bulletin structure, allowing many applicants in preference categories to file for adjustment of status (permanent residence) in the U.S. before their actual priority date has become current. This is a tremendous benefit for those in the U.S. waiting for their priority date to apply for adjustment and most importantly, to apply for a work permit. Please see the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services' published article about this great change. http://www.uscis.gov/visabulletininfo
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services has now made it easier for naturalization applicants to pay the required fees with credit cards.There is no additional fee to pay with your credit card. The N-400 is the only form that can be paid for by credit card using the G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transaction. You may use Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. You may also use gift cards with Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover logos. If you choose to pay with a credit or gift card, you must pay the entire fee using a single card. Please ensure the credit card or gift card has enough money to cover the fee. We will reject your application if the card is declined. T
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services has published draft guidance on improving the adjudications of waivers of inadmissibility, outlining relevant factors for consideration and emphasizing the legal standards required for review. Comments from stakeholders are due by November 23, 2015. See http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Outreach/Policy%20Review/DRAFT_Extreme_Hardship_Policy_Manual_Guidance_for_public_comment.pdf
