Category: Business Immigration

Domestic Visa Issuance Pilot Program-Opening January 29th, 2024

On December 21, 2023, the State Department announced a pilot program to resume domestic visa renewals for certain qualified H-1B nonimmigrant visa applicants. This service has not been available in the U.S. for decades but an important point to note…

USCIS Increases Premium Processing Fees-Adjusts for Inflation

USCIS has announced a final rule that will increase the filing fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, to…

Immigration Update: USCIS Extends Maximum Validity Periods for EADs in Certain Categories

The USCIS updated its policy guidance increasing the maximum validity periods for EADs to five years for initial and renewal…

DOS Expected to Begin Stateside U.S. Visa Renewal Pilot in Early 2024

On October 17, 2023 the U.S. Department of State sent a notice regarding the pilot program to resume renewal of…

Immigration Update: USCIS Issues Additional Guidance on How USCIS Evaluates Evidence For EB-1 Cases

Overview: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued additional guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how USCIS evaluates…

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 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…