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FY 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Opened on October 2, 2024 * USCIS Issues New Guidance on EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Eligibility Criteria * Navigating the Self-Petition Process for an EB-1A Green Card: A Pathway for Extraordinary Individuals * Understanding the E-2 Visa: A Pathway for Foreign Investors to Establish Business in the U.S.

Potential Federal Shutdown in FY 2025 Could Impact Some Immigration Services, Others to Continue * USCIS Updates Policy Guidance on the “Sought to Acquire” Requirement Under the Child Status Protection Act * How an Aging-Out Child Can Benefit from the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA)

USCIS Extends Green Card Validity to 36 Months for Renewal Applicants * NVC Resolves Technical Issues in CEAC System Following User Complaints * USCIS Clarifies Conditional Permanent Resident Filing and Waiver Options * Unlocking the Green Card: How Computer Professionals Can Qualify for EB-1A Extraordinary Ability

October 2024 Visa Bulletin: EB-3 China Retrogresses, Other Categories See Minimal Changes * How Employers Can Avoid Paying Back Wages After Terminating an H-1B Employee: Proper Termination Protocol

District Court Extends Hold on “Keeping Families Together” PIP Approvals Until September 23 * USCIS Updates Guidance for F and M Nonimmigrant Students * F-1 CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT Rules and Compliance Protocols

EB-1 Immigrant Visa Category Unavailable Through September 30 After Reaching Annual Limit for FY 2024 * USCIS Issues Update Following Administrative Stay in "Keeping Families Together" Case * BIA Upholds Removal Based on Attempted Child Abuse Conviction * USCIS Updates Guidance for F/M Nonimmigrant Student Classification * Navigating OPT and STEM OPT Extensions: Critical Timelines and Cautionary Advice for F-1 Students

Who is eligible for How the "Keeping Families Together" Parole-in-Place Program? * USCIS Rejections Triggered by Payment Security Measures * EB-3 and EB-5 Unreserved Immigrant Visa Categories Unavailable Until October 1 * Preservation of Residency for Naturalization: Understanding Form N-470

Second Random Selection Complete for FY 2025 H-1B Regular CAP * August 2024 Update: DOL PERM and PWD Processing Times * September 2024 Visa Bulletin Briefing * What If your Employment-Based Form I-485 Was Approved When the Priority Date Was Not Current? * New 212(d)(3) Waiver Guidance *

USCIS Updates on FY2025 H-1B Electronic Registration * September 2024 Visa Bulletin: Key Updates and Insights * USCIS Adjustment of Status Filing Dates for September 2024 * National Interest Waiver: A Pathway to U.S. Permanent Residency for Talented Professionals

USCIS to Conduct Second Lottery for FY2025 H-1B CAP Cases * USCIS to Begin Triennial Investment and Revenue Threshold Updates for International Entrepreneur Rule * Navigating PERM Recruitment in a Challenging Economy: Key Strategies for Success * President Biden Announces Deferred Enforced Departure for Lebanese Nationals

Updates on International Entrepreneur Parole Rule * DHS Updates STEM Designated Degree Program List with One New Entry * Immigrant Visa Options for Nurses: A Comprehensive Guide

Traveling internationally with H-1B status can be tricky. Here's a straightforward checklist and some essential tips to help you prepare. Note that some airports, like Chicago, and pre-flight immigration stations, such as Abu Dhabi, can be particularly strict for H-1B holders, especially those wo...

Biden to ease the visa application process for U.S. college graduates

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Navigating AC 21 Section 106(c) Provision for Adjustment Portability USCIS Extends TPS Employment Authorization Documents for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan  DHS Proposed Rule Would Increase Cost of Some H-1B and L-1 Extensions  USCIS Confirms H-1B CAP Filing Deadline is July 1, 2024

Easing the Nonimmigrant Visa Process for U.S. College Graduates White House and DHS Announce New Pathways for Undocumented Spouses and Dreamers Applying for U.S. Citizenship with a DWI or Criminal Record: Key Considerations Relief for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens

Alternatives to H-1B Visa FY 2025 H-1B CAP Petition Filing Period Closes June 30 DOL Retracts Certain PERM Labor Certification Approvals USCIS Clarifies Guidance on Adopting a Child Through the Hague Adoption Convention Process

President Biden Issues Presidential Proclamation Limiting Southern Border Entries without Documentation USCIS Issues Guidance on Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification and Limited In-Person Filing DHS Proposes Expansion of 9-11 Response Fee

Navigating the Dynamic Global Talent Landscape: Insights and Strategies for Employers Managing Panel Physician Evaluations and Inadmissibility for Immigrant Visas

Options for F-1 Visa Holders Not Selected in the H-1B Lottery USCIS Updates Guidance for Family-Based Immigrant Visas NVC Resolves Issues in CEAC Creating Error Messages

Filing PERM (Labor Certification) Using the Same Employer Experience USCIS Fee Rule Update and FAQ for Employment-Based Petitioners Centralized Intake Processing of VAWA Self-Petitions at the Nebraska Service Center

Understanding O-1A, O-1B, and O-2 Visas: A Comprehensive Guide USCIS Opens Two New International Field Offices Our Success Story  USCIS Opens Two New International Field Offices

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 Selection Numbers for FY 2025 H-1B CAP The United States Citizenship...

New York State Assembly Honors Attorney Keshab Raj Seadie