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News & EventsH-2B Quota is Reached
Today, we reprint an article from USCIS about the current H-2B quota for our reader's consideration. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the cap for the additional 19,000 H-2B visas made available for returning workers for...
DOS Notice of New Exchange Visitor Program for Japan
Breaking news The Department of State just introduced a DOS a new Japan Specialist Program in accordance with existing Exchange Visitor Program regulations (22 CFR part 62), including regulations applying to the Specialist category (22 CFR §62.26). During their...
Considerations for H-4/L-2 EADs When Bundling with H-1B/L-1 Petitions under the Edakunni Settlement
The following is more of a technical article, but it is important to know because basically, it requires the USCIS to “bundle” which means adjudicating dependent L-2 and H-4 applications at the same time as the principal applicant’s case (filed on form I-129). The...
NEW STATE DEPARTMENT BULLETIN FOR MAY 2024 ANNOUNCED
NEW STATE DEPARTMENT BULLETIN FOR MAY 2024 ANNOUNCED The U.S. Department of State has issued the May 2024 Visa Bulletin No significant advancement will occur in employment-based categories NOTE: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Final...
EXTENSION OF EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENTS ANNOUNCED.
EXTENSION OF EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENTS ANNOUNCED. Many clients under varying circumstances obtain EAD’s on an ongoing basis. One of the systemic problems at USCIS has been the backlog, often creating situations whereby someone’s work authorization lapses even...
Unlimited Validity for I-693 Medical Exams
When one applies for a green card, the last step is the Adjustment of Status if the applicant is in the United States and that application requires the filing of a medical examination. In the past, medical exams often expired, and the applicant had to return to the...
H-2b Cap Reached for Second Half of Fiscal Year
The following is a notice from USCIS regarding H-2B visas for the second half of fiscal year 2024. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to meet the H-2B cap for the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2024 and is announcing the filing...
USCIS Officially Launches New Organizational Accounts Today – February 28, 2024
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially unveiled new organizational accounts, transforming the landscape for collaborative efforts within companies or organizations engaged in the H-1B registration and petition processes. This...
USCIS Final Rule Adjusting Immigration Fees: Key Takeaways and Practical Insights
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently concluded its final rule adjustment session on February 22, 2024, bringing significant changes to immigration and naturalization fees. This comprehensive overview highlights key takeaways from the session,...
Upcoming Fee Adjustments for Employment-Based Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Petitions Effective April 1, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a regulatory update, announcing significant changes in filing fees for various immigration benefit petitions and applications, with a particular emphasis on substantial increases for numerous employment-based...