USCIS Unveils First Changes to Naturalization Test in Multi-Step Overhaul of American Citizenship Standards

USCIS Unveils First Changes to Naturalization Test in Multi-Step Overhaul of American Citizenship Standards

Changes to naturalization civics test better assess applicants’ knowledge of U.S. history and government WASHINGTON: On September 17, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services posted a Federal Register notice announcing implementation of the 2025 naturalization civics test. The 2025 test assesses an alien’s understanding of U.S. history and government in line with the statutory requirement and is one […]

Do I-94 Visitors Need to Update Their Address with the Federal Government?

Do I-94 Visitors Need to Update Their Address with the Federal Government?

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: BreizhAtao / shutterstock.com  Beginning April 11, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will require alien registration. The deadline to register is May 10, 2025—30 days from the effective date   In light of the newly implemented 2025 alien registration rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), […]

USCIS Waives COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Resident Applications

USCIS Waives COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Resident Applications

By Janet Howard As of January 22, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has waived the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for individuals applying for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident (green card) within the United States. This policy change means that applicants are no longer required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination on […]