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Effective April 1, 2024, a third gender option, “X,” defined as “Other Gender Identity,” was added to Form N-400 “Application for Naturalization” in the gender selection section in addition to male and female. read moreThe third gender option “X” is now available in the naturalization application

When can I request expedited processing of Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, to obtain an Emergency Advance Parole read moreExpedited I-131 processing to obtain Advance parole

USCIS has begun implementing a streamlined process for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to provide Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) more efficiently to eligible refugees after they are admitted into the United States. This streamlined process shortens the wait time for an EAD to approximately 30 days instead of several months. read moreRefugees will receive work permits in the USA within 1 month

The FY 2025 H-1B Lottery enrollment period will open at 12:00 pm Eastern Time (EST) on March 6, 2024 and will continue until 12:00 pm EST on March 22, 2024. read moreGuidance on valid passports or travel documents for FY2025 H-1B registrations