“Modernizing H-1B” Rule Under White House Review
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
Read More »USCIS Updates Guidance on Evidence for Applicants Under the International Entrepreneur Rule
USCIS has issued updated policy guidance on the types of evidence that may support an application under the International Entrepreneur Rule. The guidance covers evidence of
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
Read More »DHS Announces Permanent Increase of the Automatic Extension Period for Certain EAD Renewal Applicants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule that will permanently increase the automatic extension period of employment authorization and employment
Read More »January 2025 Visa Bulletin Released
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
Read More »DHS Publishes Federal Register Notice Designating TPS for Lebanon
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Federal Register notice designating Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Secretary of Homeland
Read More »USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B Cap
USCIS announced on December 2, 2024, it has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S.
Read More »Japan Joins US Global Entry
On November 26, 2024, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that Japan is now an official Global Entry partner country, marking a significant step in strengthening
Read More »DHS and DOS Announce Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of State (State), has announced the lists of countries whose nationals are eligible to
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