EIG in the News: Immigration lawyers tell tech workers on visas to get back to the US before Trump takes office. ‘A storm is coming.’ (Business Insider)
Melia Russell Dec 19, 2024, 5:00 AM EST Immigration attorney Sophie Alcorn is sharing this advice with her high-tech clientele: Get back to the US before
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Congress once again faces another funding deadline. Lawmakers must pass a stopgap government funding bill before December 20 to avoid a shutdown. If Congress doesn’t
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The long-awaited regulatory update of the H-1B visa program, Modernizing H-1B Requirements and Oversight, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements
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Read More »USCIS Revised Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
On Dec. 10, 2024, USCIS published a new edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjust Status, which includes updates to questions and
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule that will permanently increase the automatic extension period of employment authorization and employment
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In the January 2025 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other) advance for EB-2 and EB-3. Final Action Dates for India and China in EB-1 remain
Read More »DOS Exchange Visitor Skills List Update in Federal Register
The Department of State published a revised Exchange Visitor Skills List effective December 9, 2024, (“2024 Skills List”) in the Federal Register. Effective December
Read More »Reminders Ahead of the Holiday Season for Visa Holders
As the holiday season approaches, it’s critically important to plan ahead to avoid potential delays and other issues. The holiday period is one of the busiest times of
Read More »USCIS to Require Medical Examination Report and Vaccination Record with Form I-485 for Certain Applicants
Effective December 2, 2024, USCIS requires certain applicants filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to submit Form I-693, Report
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