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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. On March 22, 2023, USCIS determined that for April 2023, applicants in all employment-based preference categories must use the Final…

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…

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…