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Mar 17, 2023

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 published in a final rule in September. The new rule will apply to applications postmarked or electronically submitted on or…

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…
Feb 15, 2023

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…
Feb 13, 2023

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…
Feb 03, 2023

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…
Feb 03, 2023

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…