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Attorney Keshab Raj Seadie Honored by New York State Assembly  Understanding the EB-1A Visa: A Path for Extraordinary Individuals

Selected in the H-1B Lottery? Here's How to Ensure Your Visa Gets Approved Self-Employment Opportunities for F-1 OPT Students

FY 2025 H-1B CAP Initial Registration Selection Process Completed Exploring Alternatives for Those Not Selected in the H-1B Lottery USCIS Increases Automatic Extension for EADs Filing Location Change for Certain Employment-Based Forms New Guidance on Form I-693 Validity Period

USCIS Updates Policy Guidance on Expedite Requests New Process for Social Security Updates for New Citizens H-1B CAP Season FY 2025 and Form I-129 Filing Updates

H-1B Registration Closing Imminently Securing a Second Chance: Navigating the Path to Cancellation of Removal DHS Embarks on AI Integration for Officer Training Supreme Court Clarifies Judicial Review on Immigration Hardship Cases USCIS Reinforces Anti-Discrimination Stance Trend in EB-1A, EB-1B, and EB-2 NIW Adjudications Raises Concerns Michael Cohen and Attorney Avoid Sanctions for AI-Generated Legal Citations

April 2024 Visa Bulletin Summary: Key Updates and Movements Top 10 Things to consider before filing Cap Subject H-1B Visa USCIS Responds to Biometrics Appointment Scheduling Glitches

H-1B Cap Registration for FY 2025 Now Open Until March 22 USCIS Update for NIW Petitioners: New Version of Form ETA 9089 Now Required DOS Announcement on Pilot Program for Domestic Renewal of Specific H-1B Visas Understanding the H-1B Cap-Gap Extension Rule for F-1 Students and OPT Holders

Introducing New myUSCIS Organizational Accounts for Enhanced H-1B Registration Collaboration Premium Processing Fees Increase Effective February 26, 2024 Introducing E-Verify+: A Next Generation Service Launching Spring 2024

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, learn about increases in premium processing fees, a pilot program launched by USCIS and impacts of the "Simeio Solutions" Amendment Rule on your H-1B application. Increase in Premium Processing Fees Effectiv...

Completion and Submission of H-1B Visa Cap Lottery Requirements USCIS Achieves Milestone by Completing Over 10 Million Cases in FY 2023, Significantly Reducing Backlogs Deferred Enforced Departure for Palestinians Visa Bulletin Movements

USCIS Announces Policy Update on Extension and Change of Status Requests New Organizational Account System and FY 2025 H-1B Cap Registration Dates Announced Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity for Nonimmigrant Visa Holders

The situation involving the invalidation of USMLE scores in Nepal due to cheating raises several legal and remedial avenues for affected doctors, including potential federal litigation and the pursuit of injunctive relief. Here are the options in detail:  Federal Litigation  Due Process Cha...

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: USCIS Reforms H-1B Lottery System: Ensuring Fairness with One Entry Per Applicant and...

USCIS Announces Digital Revolution for H-1B Registration and Filing Introducing the Domestic Renewal of H-1B Visas - A Pilot Program Overview USCIS Faces Criticism Over STEM OPT Application Denials USCIS Policy Update: Flexibility for Untimely Filed Extension of Stay and Change of Status Requests

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: USCIS Announces New Organizational Accounts for H-1B Process USCIS Online Organizati...

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this week's edition, we bring you important updates and information from the legal world, including USCIS' initiatives to streamline H-1B filing process, premium fee adjustments, new policy guidance for "Ability to Pay" in e...

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: News Highlights: USCIS Announces Inflation Adjustment to Premium Processing Fees ...

Dear Valued Clients and Readers, As we step into this new year, we would like to remind our client companies of the importance of conducting an annual internal audit of your H-1B and L-1 visa programs. This proactive measure is crucial in ensuring that your company remains compliant with all the...

Dear Clients and Readers, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: News Highlights: DOS Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Begins January 29, 2024 The Departme...

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: USCIS Reaches FY2024 H-1B Cap We are informing our clients that the United States Ci...

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: USCIS Releases FAQs for FY2024 Employment-Based Adjustment of Status In a recent upd...

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: Visa Revalidation Process Set for Spring 2024  The Department of State is diligently...

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: USCIS Announces Availability of Additional H-2B Visas for FY 2024 In a significant u...

Dear Valued Clients, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: No Government Shutdown Relief for Federal Operations: Good news arrived this week as Congres...

Dear Valued Clients, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: What Happens If the Government Shuts Down? Congress has passed a continuing resolution (CR) ...