USCIS Benefit Applications
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) processes a wide range of immigration benefit applications, allowing individuals to work, study, travel, and obtain legal status in the United States. Whether you are applying for a visa, Green Card, naturalization, or other immigration benefits, USCIS is responsible for reviewing and approving these applications.
Types of USCIS Benefit Applications
Green Card Applications (Lawful Permanent Residency)
- Family-Based Green Card: For spouses, children, parents, and siblings of U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
- Employment-Based Green Card: For professionals, skilled workers, and investors.
- Diversity Visa Lottery: For individuals from countries with low U.S. immigration rates.
- Adjustment of Status: For individuals in the U.S. seeking to change to permanent resident status.
Work Authorization & Non-Immigrant Visas
- Employment Authorization Document (EAD): Work permit for eligible applicants.
- Temporary Work Visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1, etc.): For skilled professionals, investors, and specialized workers.
- Student Visas (F-1, M-1, J-1): For academic and vocational students.
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization
- Naturalization: For Green Card holders seeking U.S. citizenship.
- Certificate of Citizenship: For those who acquired citizenship through U.S. citizen parents.
Humanitarian & Special Programs
- Asylum: Protection for individuals fearing persecution in their home country.
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS): Relief for nationals of designated countries facing unsafe conditions.
- U Visa & T Visa: For crime victims assisting law enforcement.
- VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) Petitions: For abused spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens or Green Card holders.
Travel & Other Benefits
- Advance Parole: Allows certain non-citizens to travel and re-enter the U.S.
- Reentry Permit: For Green Card holders planning extended travel outside the U.S.
- Change or Extension of Status: For visa holders needing more time in the U.S.
