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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
**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 ...
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...
USCIS Issues Guidance on Requests to Reschedule Biometric Services Appointments USCIS has issued new policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding procedures for requesting to reschedule biometric services appointments at Application Support Centers (ASCs). The policy, effective as of Jul...
Exciting Updates on USCIS Digital Tools We are pleased to inform you that USCIS will be launching new digital tools in the coming weeks to enhance customer service and improve efficiency. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect: Text Ahead Feature: Customers will have the option to opt-in to ...
USCIS Provides Guidance on Employment Authorization Documents Based on Compelling Circumstances We would like to bring to your attention the recent policy guidance provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding the eligibility criteria for initial and renewal applica...
DOS Fee Increase for NIV and Special Visa Applications Delayed until June 17 The implementation of fee increases for NIV application processing fees and Border Crossing Card fees has been delayed. Originally set to take effect on May 27, 2023, the new fees will now be implemented on June 17, 202...
OFLC Continues to Provide Guidance on Form ETA-9089 in FLAG The Department of Labor (DOL) has released a new form titled "Form ETA-9089, Final Determination." This form is specifically intended for use when submitting a Form I-140 petition to USCIS in support of a Schedule A or National Inter...
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