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Top Challenges Faced by H1B Visa Applicants and How to Overcome Them
The H1B visa isn’t just a work authorization—it’s a bridge to opportunity. For skilled professionals worldwide, it represents a chance to contribute to groundbreaking industries in the United States, from technology and engineering to healthcare and education. U.S. employers, too,…
Navigating the PERM Process for Business Green Card Applications
Picture this: You’ve just landed a job offer in the United States and you’re thrilled about the chance to build…
Non-Immigrant Visa Categories
The U.S. immigration system can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding the wide range of visa options available.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Immigration Update: USCIS Will Provide Personalized Processing Times for Form I-765 and Form I-131
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that they are expanding myProgress (formerly known as personalized processing times) to Form I-765,…
Upcoming Government Shutdown-What to Expect With Your U.S. Immigration Case
With less than two days remaining until the critical deadline for additional Federal funding, Congress appears to be heading towards…
October 2023 Visa Bulletin-Released by Department of State
The October 2023 Visa Bulletin has just been released by the Department of State. USCIS has also announced that it…
USCIS Launches Online Appointment Request Form
USCIS has launched a new online form for individuals and attorneys to request an in-person appointment for certain customer service-related…
USCIS To Hold Additional H-1B FY 2024 CAP Selections
The USCIS has announced they will be conducting an additional round of selections, a second round of lottery picks, for…
8 New Fields Added to DHS STEM OPT Eligible Categories
DHS has added eight additional fields of study that are eligible for STEM OPT extension, after a person’s initial year…
USCIS-Biometric Appointment Rescheduling-Now Available Online
Last week, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services launched a new tool allowing benefit requestors, and their attorneys to reschedule…
USCIS Announcement: USCIS Expands Premium Processing for Applicants Changing into F, M, or J Nonimmigrant Status
On June 13th, 2023 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the expansion of premium processing for applicants filing Form…
USCIS Answers Questions on Fiscal Year 2023 Employment Based Adjustment of Status Applications
USCIS FAQ on Employment-Based Visa Limits and Retrogression The USCIS has provided an FAQ due to the employment-based (EB) annual…
Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for Afghan and Ukranian Parolees in the U.S.
On November 21, 2022, USCIS announced that it would provide Ukrainian and Afghan parolees with employment authorization. USCIS announced that, effective…
USCIS Announces Additional Mail Delivery Process for Receiving ADIT Stamp for Evidence of Lawful Permanent Resident Status
Lawful permanent residents (LPR) may receive temporary evidence of their lawful permanent resident status by mail rather than physically visiting…
USCIS Issues Guidance on Analyzing Employers’ Ability to Pay Wages
The USCIS has recently issued updated policy guidance on how to review an employer’s ability to pay the proffered wage…
When Is It Necessary to Request an ADIT Stamp from USCIS?
There have been many recent USCIS announcements discussing the automatic extensions of existing LPR cards or Conditional Residence cards. When…
H-1B Registration and Filing Process, and What To Do If You Have Not Been Selected
Written By: Alizeh Karmali USCIS has now finished it’s selections for the H-1B Lottery for Fiscal Year 2024. A registrant’s…
April 2023 Visa Bulletin
Written By: Alizeh Karmali The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has released the April 2023 Visa Bulletin.…
