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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

DOL PERM and PWD Processing Times

Successfully Respond to H-1B RFEs

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

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: H-1B CAP Gap Rule: Navigating the Transition   One of the key considerations for F-...

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...