FORM I-944 NO LONGER NECESSARY TO FILE GREEN CARD APPLICATIONS!!!
USCIS is no longer applying the August 2019 Public Charge Final Rule. As a consequence, among other changes, USCIS will apply the public charge.
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District Court Vacates July 2019 USCIS Final Rule Revising EB-5 Regulations
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff, holding that DHS violated the.
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USCIS Updates Guidance for Applicants for Change of Status to F-1 Student
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides certain nonimmigrants the opportunity to request a change to a different nonimmigrant classification for.
Read article →USCIS Extends Flexibilities to Certain Applicants Filing Form I-765 for OPT
Pursuant to a court order , USCIS extended the flexibilities for certain foreign students affected by delayed receipt notices for Form I-765, Application for.
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USCIS Conducts Second Random Selection from Previously Submitted FY 2022 H-1B Cap Registrations
In March 2021, USCIS conducted an initial random selection on properly submitted electronic registrations for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 H-1B cap. The initial.
Read article →USCIS Suspending In-Person Services Jan. 19 and 20
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced it will temporarily suspend in-person services at all field offices, asylum offices, and.
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.
Read article →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 →All Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Applicants May Now File Forms I-821 and I-765 Online
USCIS announced that as of Nov. 29, 2021 all applicants eligible to file for TPS under one of the current country designations below may file Form I-821,.
Read article →USCIS EXTENDING I-693 (Report of Medical Examination Record) VALIDITY TO 4 YEARS
Beginning Aug. 12, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is temporarily extending the validity period for Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and.
Read article →USCIS Expands Partnership with Social Security Administration
USCIS announced today applicants filing for lawful permanent resident status are now able to apply for a Social Security number (SSN) or replacement card as.
Read article →USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed New Forms I-129E&TN, I-129L, I-129MISC, and I-129O
USCIS issued a 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed new Forms I-129E&TN, I-129L, I-129MISC, and I-129O. USCIS is separating Form I-129 into.
Read article →STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2021, COVID 19 VACCINATIONS REQUIRED FOR APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR LPR OR REFUGEE STATUS
Starting October 1, 2021, USCIS and the U.S. Department of State will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all applicants applying for refugee or lawful.
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Cap Reached for Remaining H-2B Visas for Returning Workers for FY 2021
USCIS has received enough petitions for returning workers to reach the additional 22,000 H-2B visas made available under the FY 2021 H-2B supplemental visa.
Read article →A Federal District Court Grants Injunction to Freeze USCIS Increase in Fees
Several non-profit organizations filed suit against the Department of Homeland Security and USCIS to prevent implementation of the USCIS Fee Schedule &.
Read article →Premium Processing Fee Increase Effective Oct. 19, 2020
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced it will increase fees for premium processing, effective Oct. 19, as required by the.
Read article →USCIS Announces Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for All I-129 and I-140 Petitions Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced the immediate and temporary suspension of premium processing service for all Form I-129 and I-140.
Read article →USCIS Announces Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for FY2021 Cap-Subject Petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced the temporary suspension of premium processing service for fiscal year (FY) 2021 cap-subject H-1B.
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