USCIS to Implement Next Phase of Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
USCIS expands premium processing for pending EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 petitions. Learn about eligibility and timeline.
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USCIS Guidance on Expedited EADs for Healthcare and Childcare Workers
If you are a healthcare worker or a childcare worker who has a valid immigration status and has an initial Application for Employment Authorization (Form.
Read article →USCIS Temporary Final Rule Increasing Automatic Extension Period for certain EADs
USCIS temporary final rule providing that the automatic extension period applicable to expiring EADs for certain renewal applicants who have filed Form I-765.
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USCIS Updates Guidance on Employment Authorization for E and L Nonimmigrant Spouses
On Nov. 12, 2021, USCIS issued a policy announcement confirming that E and L spouses are employment authorized based on their valid E or L nonimmigrant.
Read article →USCIS to Implement Second Phase of Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
USCIS expands premium processing for pending EB-1 and EB-2 I-140 petitions. Get faster adjudication on your immigrant worker petition. Learn eligibility and.
Read article →USCIS Guidance on Expedited EADs for Healthcare Workers
Effective immediately, if you are a healthcare worker who has a pending Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal application (Form I-765, Application.
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USCIS ENCOURAGES INTERFILING (based on eligibility)
If you have previously submitted an interfiling request, USICS asks that you do not send a duplicate request. USCIS will not issue a response, but will issue.
Read article →BREAKING NEWS: USCIS Announces FY 2023 H1-B Cap Registration Period
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2023 H-1B cap will open at noon EST on.
Read article →USCIS Updates Guidelines on Maximum Validity Periods for New Employment Authorization Documents for Certain Applicants
USCIS releases updated EAD validity guidelines for certain applicants. Learn about new maximum validity periods and Form I-765 adjudication changes.
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USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2022 H-1B Cap
USCIS has 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.
Read article →USCIS Decoupling Adjudication of EADs and Advance Paroles to Expedite EAD Issuance
Over the last several days, we have received numerous reports from clients that they are receiving approved employment authorization documents (EADs) that do.
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USCIS Plans to Possibly Update the Naturalization Test
Individuals in the process of transitioning from a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) Status to obtaining their U.S. Citizenship are required to take a.
Read article →USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2023 H-1B Cap
USCIS announced today that they have received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and.
Read article →USCIS EXTENDS TIME TO USE RECEIPT NOTICES AS EVIDENCE OF STATUS FROM 18 TO 24 MONTHS
Starting Sept. 4, 2021, USCIS is extending the time that receipt notices can be used to show evidence of status from 18 months to 24 months for petitioners.
Read article →COVID-19 Vaccination Required for Immigration Medical Examinations
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that, effective Oct. 1, 2021, applicants subject to the immigration medical examination must be.
Read article →USCIS Reaches Settlement Agreement in H-1B Market Research Analyst Class Action
USCIS reached a settlement agreementin the case of MadKudu Inc., et al. v. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, et al., No. 20-cv-2653 (N.D. Cal.).
Read article →USCIS Settlement Reverses Policy Prohibiting H-4 Spouses Automatic Work Extension and Provides Automatic Work Authorization for
USCIS settlement grants H-4 spouses automatic work authorization extensions. Relief for delayed EAD processing times.
Read article →Biometric Appointments Can now be Rescheduled by Calling USCIS
USCIS announced that applicants, petitioners, requestors and beneficiaries may now call the USCIS Contact Center (800-375-5283) to reschedule their biometric.
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