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Foundational Framework: Defining the USCIS Alien Registration Number

The USCIS A-Number is a unique identifier assigned by the Department of Homeland Security to non-citizens, and understanding it is essential for anyone navigating the EB-1 or EB-2 NIW self-petition process. What is my alien registration number, exactly? According to USCIS, the A-Number — formally called the Alien Registration Number — is a 7, 8, …

The EB-1 India priority date has become one of the most closely watched — and most frustrating — benchmarks in U.S. employment-based immigration, with wait times now stretching well beyond a decade for many applicants. The EB-1 category covers three distinct pathways: EB-1A for individuals with extraordinary ability, EB-1B for outstanding professors and researchers, and …