USCIS Revises Guidance on Naturalization Civics Educational Requirement
USCIS updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding the educational requirements for naturalization. The update, effective March 1, 2021, provides.
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Immigration Blog - February, 2021
Akula & Associates P.C. provides informative blog posts from February 2021. Read more on our website today!
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USCIS Issues Guidance Regarding Late Issuance of I-765 Receipt Notices for OPT and STEM OPT Applications
USCIS continues to experience delays at certain lockboxes in issuing receipt notices for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, relating to.
Read article →USCIS Issues FY2021 Non-selection Notices
USCIS has not yet issued an official statement that it has concluded the H-1B cap lottery selections for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. However, our office has been.
Read article →USCIS Expands Premium Processing Service to E-3 Petitioners
Starting Feb. 24, 2021, petitioners filing Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker , requesting a change or extension of status to E-3 classification.
Read article →USCIS Delays Rule Creating A Wage-Based
This year’s fiscal 2022 Cap registration process remains the same . USCIS has moved the effective date of the H-1B cap wage-based lottery system to December.
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USCIS Announces That FY2022 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Will Open On March 09, 2021
USCIS announced that the initial registration period for FY2022 H-1B cap will open at noon (ET) on March 9 and run through noon (ET) on March 25 . During.
Read article →Rescission of 2017 Policy Memorandum Regarding Certain Computer Occupations
Effective immediately, USCIS rescinds PM-602-0142 “Rescission of the December 22, 2000 ‘Guidance memo on H1B computer related positions.’” USCIS officers.
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Proposed H-EAD Rescission Rule Withdrawn
On January 25, 2021, the Trump-era proposed regulation, “ Removing H-4 Dependent Spouses from the classes of Aliens Eligible for Employment Authorization ”.
Read article →Navigating USCIS Biometrics Process During the Pandemic
Over the last few months, we have seen a rapid rise in biometrics-related issues due to the raging pandemic. USCIS acknowledges the tremendous backlog with.
Read article →International Technological University Pay $1.17 Million Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related Student Visa
On January 8, 2021, the International Technological University (ITU) in Santa Clara, California, entered into a settlement agreement with the United States.
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How Do I Sponsor an Employee for a U.S. Permanent Resident Status?
If you are an employer who wants to sponsor a foreign national to become a permanent resident for a permanent job offer, you and the employee will need to go.
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EB-1 Success Story
Akula & Associates, P.C. is proud to share that we recently received an approval from USCIS for an EB-1 I-140 petition relating to the Information Technology.
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