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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 EADs for certain noncitizens who are employment authorized incident to status or circumstance. This includes including those admitted as refugees,…

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…

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…
Oct 13, 2023

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,…
Sep 30, 2023

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…