ANNOUNCEMENTS
Implementation of Keeping Families Together.
USCIS has published additional information on eligibility criteria, the application process, examples of the types of evidence noncitizens must submit to establish eligibility; how to create an online account and file Form I-131F online; and how to avoid scams in this process. Keeping Families Together | USCIS
USCIS Announces Inflation Adjustment to Premium Processing Fees
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a final rule that will increase the filing fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, to adjust for inflation. Starting on February 26, 2024, there will be a slight adjustment to the USCIS premium processing fee for Form I-129. The fee will be increased from $2,500.00 to $2,805.
DV- 2025 Registration Begins Oct.4. 2023
"DV-2025 Program: The online registration period for the DV-2025 Program begins on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4) and concludes on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5). Submission of more than one entry for a person during the registration period will disqualify all entries for that person.
The English version of the DV-2025 Program Instructions in PDF format is the only official version. Unofficial translations in additional languages will be added to this webpage as they become available.
Note: As indicated in the instructions, for the purposes of eligibility some countries include components and dependent areas overseas. If you are a native of a dependency or overseas territory, please select the appropriate country of eligibility. For example, natives of Macau S.A.R should select Portugal, and natives of Martinique should select France.
Diversity Visa Program Information
See the Diversity Visa Program webpage for information about:
Form G-1055, Fee Schedule
As of 10/01/2023, USCIS updated the following form(s):
BridgeUSA
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce BridgeUSA as the new brand identity for the Exchange Visitor Program (EVP).