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USCIS to Implement Third Phase of Premium Processing Expansion for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
USCIS is implementing the next phase of the premium processing expansion for certain petitioners who have a pending Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications. Similar to the first phase and second phase of the expansion, this pha...
FY2023 H-1B CAP APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN REACHED
USCIS has apparently received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the statutory 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption for fiscal year (FY) 2023. We anticipate an agency announcement shortly. Over the past several days, we have received n...
Sponsoring Your Family Members for Immigration to the United States: A Step-by-Step Guide
It is possible for you, as an American citizen, to assist a family member living in another country to become a legal permanent resident of the United States via the acquisition of what is often known as a “Green Card.” It is possible for you, as an American citizen, to assist a famil...
Preparing for the FY2023 H-1B Cap Season
Each fiscal year, USCIS is authorized to issue 65,000 H-1B visas and an additional 20,000 H-1B advanced degree visas.
...USCIS Strongly Encourages Certain I-485 Applicants to Request a Transfer of the Underlying Basis, If Eligible.
On January 21, 2022, USCIS posted an alert announcing that there is an “exceptionally high number” of employment-based visas available this fiscal year (October 2021 through September 2022). Specifically, there are many more visas available in the first and second employment-based categories ...
Travel Update: Mexico and Canada
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has advised of the following travel restrictions: Beginning on January 22, 2022, DHS will require non-U.S. individuals seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully...
U.S. Department of State Extends In-Person Interview Requirement Waiver for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
On December 23, 2021, the U.S. Department of State, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, has authorized consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for certain nonimmigrant visa classifications to expedite visa issuance. The State Department has extended the...
FY 2023 H-1B Cap Season Updates
H-1B Initial Electronic Registration Selection Process Completed On March 29, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it has received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2023 H-1B...
Preparing for the FY2023 H-1B Cap Season
Each fiscal year, USCIS is authorized to issue 65,000 H-1B visas and an additional 20,000 H-1B advanced degree visas.
USCIS Strongly Encourages Certain I-485 Applicants to Request a Transfer of the Underlying Basis, If Eligible.
On January 21, 2022, USCIS posted an alert announcing that there is an “exceptionally high number” of employment-based visas available this fiscal year (October 2021 through September 2022). Specifically, there are many more visas available in the first and second employment-based categories than pending adjustment of status (AOS) applications pending.
Travel Update: Mexico and Canada
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has advised of the following travel restrictions: Beginning on January 22, 2022, DHS will require non-U.S. individuals seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and...
USCIS has announced that in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency is extending the flexibilities with any requests relating to the below types of matters, issued between March 1, 2020 and March 26, 2022.
Requests for Evidence; Continuations to Request Evidence (N-14); Notices of Intent to Deny; Notices of Intent to Revoke; Notices of Intent to Rescind; Notices of Intent to Terminate regional centers; and Motions to Reopen an N-400 Pursuant to 8 CFR 335.5, Receipt of...
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Law360: Immigration
- Split 5th Circ. Says Texas Must Move Rio Grande Barrier December 1, 2023A split Fifth Circuit panel on Friday upheld a lower court's order requiring Texas to move a floating barrier in the Rio Grande intended to prevent migrant crossings from Mexico, saying the barrier obstructs navigability and poses a risk to human life.
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