USCIS Updates Policy to Automatically Extend Green Cards for Naturalization Applicants

Effective Dec. 12, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating the USCIS Policy Manual to allow USCIS to automatically extend the validity of Permanent Resident Cards/Green Cards for lawful permanent residents…

The CDC announced on December 28, 2022, that beginning on January 5, 2023, it will require a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of recovery for all travelers two years and older boarding flights to…

We have received notification on the U.S. Mission China announcement that due to operational impacts caused by the surge of COVID-19 infections across China, all routine visa services at the U.S. embassy…

Before terminating a foreign worker, the employer must keep in mind certain items. Review the below information before terminating a foreign worker: Employer Information Terminating an employee is always a difficult decision.…

Afghans who are physically present in the United States have several potential immigration options to remain in the country after their parole expires. Asylum-Afghans who fear persecution because of race, religion, nationality,…

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Adjustment of Status Applicants-USCIS Individuals submitting Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, on or after October 1, 2021, must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Most…

On August 23, 2022, the USCIS has stated they have received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S.…

The USCIS is partnering with the U.S. Department of State (DOS) in processing employment-based immigrant visas for those applicants living outside the U.S. The following advice has been prescribed by USCIS for…

The CDC has rescinded the COVID-19 mandatory testing order for international arrivals to the U.S. via air travel. Nonimmigrant travelers remain subject to U.S. COVID vaccination requirements. For the most up to…

On May 24, 2022, the USCIS announced the following regarding premium processing for certain EB-1 and EB-2 petitions. They will be implementing premium processing for certain petitioners who have a pending Form…

Errors in the admission of foreign nationals to the United States are not uncommon, and while some errors are immaterial, others can have serious consequences such as an overstay of the authorized…

As USCIS case processing delays have continued to grow, USCIS has now announced that the automatic extension period will be increased from 180 days to 540 days. The temporary final rule (TFR)…

When you enter the United States, you are inspected by a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent. After approving your admission to the United States, the border inspector does two things: Always check…

Are You a Green Card Applicant with a Pending I-485 Adjustment of Status Application?  If so, you may be expecting to receive an employment authorization document (EAD) and advance parole (AP) combo…

In 2020, USCIS implemented an electronic registration process for the H-1B cap. The H-1B registration process was very popular and the number of registrations that were submitted by increased by more than…

Written By: Alizeh Karmali On February 4, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (COMPETES) Act. This new bill creates…

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2023 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 1 and run through noon…

Beginning on January 22, 2022, DHS will require non-U.S. individuals seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination,…

We are seeing USCIS receipt numbers come in with the IOE letters at the beginning of the number. Previously, the three letters at the beginning of a receipt number identified the service…

As part of the application process for a visa to the United States, typically you have to complete an in-person interview at a U.S. consulate to show that you are eligible for the…

For many, the process of obtaining lawful permanent resident (“green card”) status can be a complex and challenging effort. Having a green card can provide certainty and peace of mind that you…

Biden Administration Proclamation on Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic On October 25, 2021, President Biden issued a Presidential Proclamation that revoked the geographic COVID travel bans…

You have now filed your Adjustment of Status (AOS) application, what happens next? Here, we provide you the general timelines with regards to the AOS process. It is important to remember that these…

Effective beginning January 26th, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States. Before departure to…