USCIS reviews applications based on an applicant’s ability to document and justify a change of intent after arrival to the United States. Applications are approved at the discretion of the USCIS ...

Maintaining status means you follow all regulations and reporting requirements for your immigration status. Your status is determined by the last time you entered the country, or by the result of a ...

The wait is over for millions of foreign nationals around the globe who last year entered the 2023 visa lottery to legally immigrate to the United States with permanent resident status. Entrants in ...

The US Department of State has officially released the results for the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Program 2026, commonly known as the Green Card Lottery. Starting May 3, 2025, applicants can check ...

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Your questions are vital to the spread of knowledge that ...

This webpage contains general information about changing via status. It is not legal advice and OISS advisors are not attorneys. We recommend you consult an immigration attorney about gaining a new ...