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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 will accept applications for both family and employment based applications, based on the Dates of Filing chart. USCIS specifically commented…

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…