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Jul 21, 2023

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 of OPT has been exhausted. The new fields and their respective CIP codes are: Landscape Architecture (04.0601) Institutional Research (13.0608)…
Jul 12, 2023

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…
Jun 13, 2023

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…
May 19, 2023

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…
May 10, 2023

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…
May 02, 2023

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…
May 02, 2023

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…