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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: FY 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Opened on October 2, 2024 The U.S. State Department began accepting online registrations for the Fiscal…

Effective October 1, 2024, USCIS will increase the investment and revenue thresholds under the International Entrepreneur Rule, as required every three years. Notably, the application fee will remain unchanged. Background: The International Entrepreneur Rule, published in 2017, provides a framework for the Department of Homeland Security to use its parole authority to grant a period…

Applying for the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery can be simple, but many applicants make errors that can lead to disqualification. Here are the most common mistakes: Submitting Multiple Entries: Entering more than once in the same year results in automatic disqualification. Incorrect Personal Information: Errors like misspelled names or wrong birth dates can disqualify the…

The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) is a U.S. immigration law enacted in 2002 to help protect certain children from “aging out” of eligibility for immigration benefits due to delays in the processing of their applications. Normally, a child is defined as being under 21 years old for immigration purposes. When processing delays occur, a…

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: Potential Federal Shutdown in FY 2025 Could Impact Some Immigration Services, Others to Continue As discussions on the FY 2025 federal budget…

The EB-1A is an employment-based, first-preference category green card designed for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in fields such as sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. To qualify under EB-1A, the individual must demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and show that their achievements have been recognized in their field. Importantly, no employer sponsorship or…

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 Extends Green Card Validity to 36 Months for Renewal Applicants The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a significant policy…

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: October 2024 Visa Bulletin: EB-3 China Retrogresses, Other Categories See Minimal Changes The State Department’s October 2024 Visa Bulletin reveals mixed developments…

When an employer terminates an H-1B worker, failing to follow the correct procedure can result in significant financial liability, including back wages owed to the employee. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) requires that employers adhere to a process known as a bona fide termination to avoid ongoing wage obligations. Non-Bona Fide Termination and Back…

Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Sep 06, 2024 | 1 Comment 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: District Court Extends Hold on “Keeping Families Together” PIP Approvals…