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USCIS Provides Guidance on Program for International Entrepreneurs
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued comprehensive guidance on parole for international entrepreneurs. To enhance entrepreneurship, innovation and job creation in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a new rule to allow for parole into…
U.S. State Department Plans for Pilot Program for Domestic Visa Renewal
It has recently been announced that The State Department will launch a pilot program later this year offering visa renewal…
The New USCIS Public Charge Rule
On December 23, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began using the new public charge inadmissibility test that was…
USCIS Announces Premium Processing and New Online Filing Procedures for Certain F-1 Students Seeking OPT or STEM OPT Extensions
The USCIS announced the expansion of premium processing for certain F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) and F-1 students seeking…
ICYMI: USCIS Extends Flexibilities for Responding to Agency Requests until 3/23/23
The USCIS extended certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through 3/23/23. USCIS will consider a response received within 60 calendar days after the due…
Huge Win for AOS Applicants and their Children: USCIS Updates Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) Age Calculation for Certain Adjustment of Status Applicants
In breaking news, the USCIS has updated their method of calculation for the CSPA. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has…
H-1B CAP Lottery Townhall-Registration Open
Join Managing Attorney, Shama Merchant Poonja, as we get ready for this year’s H-1B Lottery season. Come with your questions…
Changes Affecting Employment Authorization for L-2, E, and H-4 Dependent Spouses
On November 12, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that L-2 and E dependent spouses are no longer…
USCIS Now Requires Separate Checks for Filing Fees
The USCIS has updated their filing fee instructions for certain applications where multiple fees are required. The USCIS now requires…
FY 2024 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 1!
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2024 H-1B cap will…
USCIS Updates Policy to Automatically Extend Green Cards for Naturalization Applicants
Effective Dec. 12, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating the USCIS Policy Manual to allow USCIS to automatically…
CDC Announces COVID-19 Test Requirement for Travelers from China
The CDC announced on December 28, 2022, that beginning on January 5, 2023, it will require a negative COVID-19 test or documentation…
U.S. Embassy and Consulates in China Temporarily Suspends Visa Services Due to COVID-19 Surge
We have received notification on the U.S. Mission China announcement that due to operational impacts caused by the surge of…
New Edition of Form I-485 Will Be Required by USCIS Starting Dec. 23, 2022
If you file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, on or after Dec. 23, 2022, you must…
Considerations When Terminating a Foreign Worker Covering H-1B/H-1B1, E-1/E-2, E-3, TN, L-1, and O-1 workers
Before terminating a foreign worker, the employer must keep in mind certain items. Review the below information before terminating a…
Immigration Options for Afghans in the United States
Afghans who are physically present in the United States have several potential immigration options to remain in the country after…
COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory–Adjustment of Status Applications and USCIS
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Adjustment of Status Applicants-USCIS Individuals submitting Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, on…
USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2023 H-1B Cap
On August 23, 2022, the USCIS has stated they have received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the congressionally…
Employment-based Adjustment of Status Applicants: Tips for Medical Exams, Form I-693, to Enable More Efficient Processing by USCIS
The USCIS is partnering with the U.S. Department of State (DOS) in processing employment-based immigrant visas for those applicants living…
CDC Eliminates COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Air Travel
The CDC has rescinded the COVID-19 mandatory testing order for international arrivals to the U.S. via air travel. Nonimmigrant travelers…
USCIS to Implement Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
On May 24, 2022, the USCIS announced the following regarding premium processing for certain EB-1 and EB-2 petitions. They will…
Correcting Errors on Form I-94 from Traveling
Errors in the admission of foreign nationals to the United States are not uncommon, and while some errors are immaterial,…
Temporary Final Rule Extends Certain Employment Authorization Cards by Up to 540 Days
As USCIS case processing delays have continued to grow, USCIS has now announced that the automatic extension period will be…
Admission to the United States and Correcting Form I-94
When you enter the United States, you are inspected by a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent. After approving your…
USCIS Issuing EAD Cards without Advanced Parole (AP) Travel Authorization
Are You a Green Card Applicant with a Pending I-485 Adjustment of Status Application? If so, you may be…
