EIG Summary: Senate Supplemental Border Bill
On February 4, 2024, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the text of a bipartisan national security supplemental package. The
Read More »USCIS Fee Grace Period for Forms
USCIS will accept both previous and new editions of certain forms during a grace period from April 1, 2024, until June 3, 2024. There will be no grace period for the
Read More »USCIS Seeks Feedback on Online Appointment Requesting Process
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has added a way to request an appointment using the USCIS website. The public can request an in-person appointment at a USCIS field
Read More »EIG Preview: FY 2025 H-1B Cap Season & Other Updates
On January 30, 2024, USCIS announced two long-anticipated final rules related to the FY2025 H-1B cap season: “Improving the H-1B Registration Selection Process and
Read More »EIG Alert: USCIS Fee Schedule Finalized
On January 30, 2024, USCIS published a preview of the final rule, “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit
Read More »EIG Alert: Final H-1B Rule Released, Summary & Key Dates
On January 30, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a preview of a final rule entitled “Improving the H-1B Registration Selection Process
Read More »DHS Extends and Redesignates Syria for TPS
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from April 1, 2024, through
Read More »New USCIS Process for Application Fee Payment at Field Offices
USCIS announced it will require most applicants, attorneys, and accredited representatives to pay the fees for forms filed at a field office by mail or remotely, instead of
Read More »USCIS Updates Guidance on Untimely Filed Extension of Stay and Change of Status Requests
USCIS, on January 24, announced an update to its Policy Manual providing that USCIS may excuse a nonimmigrant’s failure to timely file an extension of stay or change of
Read More »USCIS Organizational Accounts Overview for Companies
USCIS invites petitioning employers to participate in a webinar on Tuesday, January 23, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern to learn about the new online organizational accounts. The
Read More »State Department Releases Additional Guidance for H-1B Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot
The State Department released additional information and guidance regarding the H-1B domestic visa renewal pilot program. Key Information The State Department confirmed that
Read More »H-1B Modernization Regulation Nears Finality
The White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) is currently reviewing the proposed overhaul and modernization of the H-1B visa program. Key
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