USCIS Fees Are Changing

USCIS Fees Are Changing

For the first time since 2016, USCIS is changing the fees it charges for virtually all immigration filings.  Unlike most other federal agencies, USCIS is almost entirely fee-funded, with 96% of its operating budget coming from filing fees and only 4% from...
Stateside Visa Renewal Program Announced

Stateside Visa Renewal Program Announced

This just in!  The long-awaited domestic visa renewal pilot program was formally announced today.  This new program will allow certain employment-based visa holders to apply for a new visa by mail from inside the U.S., instead of having to visit a U.S. Consulate...
New Tax Penalty Relief from the IRS

New Tax Penalty Relief from the IRS

Yesterday, the IRS announced new tax penalty relief that could be a welcome holiday surprise for many Americans with overdue tax bills.  The IRS will waive failure to pay penalties for individuals and businesses who owe less than $100,000 in taxes from 2020 or 2021,...
Israel Designated for Visa Waiver Program

Israel Designated for Visa Waiver Program

Israel Designated For Visa Waiver Program Israeli citizens will soon be able to travel to the U.S. without getting a visa first.  On September 27, the Department of Homeland Security and the State Department announced that Israel was designated for the Visa Waiver...