Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Dec 08, 2023 |
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...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Dec 01, 2023 |
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...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Nov 24, 2023 |
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...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Nov 17, 2023 |
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...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Nov 10, 2023 |
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) ...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Nov 03, 2023 |
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 developments in immigration, AI regulations, and more.
White House Issues Executive Order on AI
President Biden has issue...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Oct 27, 2023 |
Dear Clients & Subscribers,
We have some important updates from the USCIS regarding the EB-5 Regional Center Program, H-1B visa lottery, J-1 and L-1 visas. In our commitment to keeping you informed, we want to share the latest changes with you.
Department of Homeland Security Proposes Moderniza...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Oct 23, 2023 |
In a significant development, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has initiated a proposed rulemaking process to modernize the H-1B specialty occupation worker program. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at enhancing ...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Oct 20, 2023 |
Dear Valued Clients and Subscribers,We hope this weekly update finds you well. At the Law Offices of Keshab Raj Seadie PC, we are committed to keeping you informed about the latest developments in immigration law that may impact you or your loved ones. Here are some important updates for this wee...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Oct 13, 2023 |
Dear Clients and Partners,
We hope this newsletter finds you well. At the Law Offices of Keshab Raj Seadie, P.C., we are committed to keeping you informed about important updates in the field of immigration law that may affect you or your loved ones.
USCIS Increases Employment Authorization Do...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Oct 09, 2023 |
A Comprehensive Guide Introduction:
H-1B visas provide opportunities for foreign workers with specialized skills to work in the United States. However, employers may sometimes need to terminate the employment of H-1B visa workers for various reasons. This article outlines the procedures and...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Oct 06, 2023 |
Dear Clients and Subscribers,
We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters that may impact your status or eligibility. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights:
2nd Round of H-1B Filing Deadline is ...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Sep 29, 2023 |
Dear Clients,
We hope this newsletter finds you well. We would like to bring to your attention some important updates from the USCIS regarding adjustment of status applications and other critical matters including the potential implications of a government shutdown.
Adjustment of Status Applica...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Sep 22, 2023 |
Dear Clients and Subscribers,
We hope this newsletter finds you well. Here are the latest updates in the world of immigration and visa processing for the week of September 22nd, 2023.
H-1B Visa Program Reforms
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed rule that would amend sev...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Sep 15, 2023 |
Dear Clients and Colleagues,
We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this month's update, we bring you important information from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding recent policy clarifications and changes.
USCIS Clarifies Guidance for EB-1 Eligibility Criteria
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Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Sep 08, 2023 |
Dear Valued Clients and Subscribers,We hope this weekly update finds you well. At the Law Offices of Keshab Raj Seadie PC, we are committed to keeping you informed about the latest developments in immigration law that may impact you or your loved ones. Here are some important updates for this wee...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Sep 01, 2023 |
USCIS Updates Policy Guidance on “Sought to Acquire” Requirement Under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA)
USCIS recently updated its Policy Manual to clarify the “sought to acquire” requirement under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). Here are the key takeaways:
Extraordinary Circum...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Aug 25, 2023 |
USCIS Introduces Online Appointment Request Form:
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a convenient online appointment request form for in-person appointments at local field offices. While it's not a self-scheduling tool, it aims to enhance the user experience by ...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Aug 18, 2023 |
Lawsuit Filed by Former F-1 Students from India Against DHS for Visa Denials Based on Employers' Fraud:
Former F-1 students from India are challenging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The students allege that the DHS wro...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Aug 11, 2023 |
DHS Announces Proposed Pilot Program:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeks public comments on a proposed pilot program. This initiative allows certain employers, not part of E-Verify, to use remote I-9 document inspection procedures similar to those authorized for E-Verify-enrolled em...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Aug 04, 2023 |
On July 1, 2022, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a groundbreaking Policy Memorandum that opens a new pathway for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries to travel outside the United States and potentially qualify for lawful permanent residency.
This articl...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Aug 04, 2023 |
USCIS Completes Second Random Selection from Previously Submitted Registrations for FY2024 H-1B CAPUSCIS has selected 77,600 registrations in the second round of selection for the FY2024 H-1B cap from previously submitted registrations. This will significantly impact those waiting for a chance to...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Jul 28, 2023 |
We hope this newsletter finds you well. We have some important updates to share with you regarding the H-1B visa cap lottery and changes in the I-9 verification protocol as well as the use of compelling circumstances EAD.
2nd H-1B Visa Cap Lottery Announcement:
USCIS has recently determined tha...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Jul 21, 2023 |
**Advance Copy: USCIS Notice of a New Version of Form I-9**
USCIS has released a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Major changes include the introduction of a checkbox to verify that an employee's Form I-9 documentation was examined using a DHS-authorized alternative ...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Jul 14, 2023 |
USCIS and Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expanded the list of academic degrees eligible for the F-1 STEM optional practical training (OPT) program, now including eight new fields of study.
Please note, the EB-1 India and EB-3 Worldwide (excluding E...