USCIS Updates Policy Manual for EB-5 Regional Center Program
On Oct. 26, 2023, USCIS updated the USCIS Policy Manual to reflect statutory reforms of the EB-5 Regional Center Program made by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022
Read More »DHS to Consider Parole Extensions for Certain Afghan Nationals
USCIS announced today that it will consider two-year extensions of the initial parole period on a case-by-case basis for certain Afghan nationals who: Were paroled into the
Read More »USCIS Updates New Policy Regarding L-1 Petitions
USCIS has issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to affirm that a sole proprietorship may not file an L-1, intracompany transferee petition on behalf of its owner
Read More »EIG Alert: Proposed New H-1B Rule Released Summary
On Friday, October 20, the Department of Homeland Security released a proposed new rule, “Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and
Read More »DHS Announces Expedited Access to Visa Waiver Program for Israeli Citizens
On October 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the start of visa-free travel for short term visits to the United States for eligible Israeli
Read More »U.S. State Department Issues “Worldwide Caution”
On October 19, 2023, the U.S. State Department issued a “Worldwide Caution” travel advisory. Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the
Read More »Biden Administration Settles Class Action Case, Will Grant Relief to Families Separated at the Border
The Department of Homeland Security has settled a class action case with families separated under the Trump administration’s border management policies. The settlement
Read More »State Dept. Domestic H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Rule Now in Review
On October 17, a State Department rule (RIN: 1400-AF79) that would initiate a stateside stamping pilot program for certain noncitizens was sent to the Office of Information
Read More »U.S. State Department Issued Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisory for Lebanon
On October 17, 2023, the US State Department issued a Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisory for Lebanon to reflect the authorized departure of family members of U.S. government
Read More »USCIS Facilitates Easier Change of Address Process Online
On September 28, USCIS launched a new Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) self-service tool to allow customers to update their address with USCIS more easily. What to
Read More »USCIS Updates Guidance on the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022
On October 11, USCIS issued additional guidance on its interpretation of changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) made by
Read More »November 2023 Visa Bulletin Released
In the November 2023 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for EB-1 and EB-3 Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged. EB-2 Worldwide (All Other) advances seven days. EB-1, EB-2,
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