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Jan 15, 2024

Domestic Visa Issuance Pilot Program-Opening January 29th, 2024

On December 21, 2023, the State Department announced a pilot program to resume domestic visa renewals for certain qualified H-1B nonimmigrant visa applicants. This service has not been available in the U.S. for decades but an important point to note…
Jan 05, 2024

USCIS Increases Premium Processing Fees-Adjusts for Inflation

USCIS has announced a final rule that will increase the filing fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, to…
Oct 20, 2023

Immigration Update: USCIS Extends Maximum Validity Periods for EADs in Certain Categories

The USCIS updated its policy guidance increasing the maximum validity periods for EADs to five years for initial and renewal…

DOS Expected to Begin Stateside U.S. Visa Renewal Pilot in Early 2024

On October 17, 2023 the U.S. Department of State sent a notice regarding the pilot program to resume renewal of…
Oct 13, 2023

Immigration Update: USCIS Exempts the Form I-539 Biometrics Services Fee for All Applicants

Overview: USCIS announced the exemption of the biometric services fee as part of the application requirements for Form I-539, Application…
Oct 13, 2023

Immigration Update: USCIS Issues Additional Guidance on How USCIS Evaluates Evidence For EB-1 Cases

Overview: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued additional guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how USCIS evaluates…
Oct 13, 2023

Reminder: Automatic 540-Day Extension of Certain EAD Renewals Will Expire on October 26, 2023

Overview: After October 26, 2023, USCIS has indicated that it will revert to 180-day automatic extensions. An Employment Authorization Document…