There is currently a backlog of roughly 160,000 U visa cases pending with USCIS. Unfortunately, due to the 10,000 per year visa cap, there are countless individuals who are otherwise eligible for U visas, but are simply waiting in line for their case to be reviewed and ultimately approved. Earlier this year, the Biden Administration created the U Visa Bona Fide Determination ("BFD") process as a means to alleviate some of the current constraints on timely reviewing and adjudicating these cases. For those that qualify under this new process, they will receive work authorization and deferred action for a period of 4 years, which also can be renewed.
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For individuals seeking to naturalize and become U.S. citizens, assuming you are otherwise eligible, the entire process culminates with the Naturalization interview before USCIS. At the interview, a USCIS immigration officer will review your N-400, Application for Naturalization, and go over your responses to each question. In addition, they will conduct the English language exam (unless you qualify for an exemption) and the Civics exam (unless you qualify for an exemption). If you meet all the eligibility requirements and pass the english and civics exam, you will typically be notified of your application approval or denial after the interview has ended. As a resource for our clients, we provide the below ten tips prior to the interview, so that they are best prepared for a successful interview process.
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