USCIS Announces the End of COVID Flexibilities
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced on March 23 that certain flexibilities it first announced in March 2020, to address the COVID-19 pandemic will end
Read More »April 2023 Visa Bulletin Released
In the April 2023 Visa Bulletin, EB-1 Worldwide (All Other) remains current while EB-2 Worldwide final action dates have retrogressed. EB-1 for India and China remains
Read More »US | Biden Administration Extends Status for Ukrainian Refugees
The Biden administration will allow thousands of Ukrainian refugees who were processed at the U.S. southern border to legally remain and work in the U.S. for at least one
Read More »USCIS Updates Guidance on Analyzing Employers’ Ability to Pay Wages
On March 15, USCIS issued updated guidance on how they analyze an employer’s ability to pay the proffered wage for immigrant petitions in certain first, second, and
Read More »USCIS Extends Asylum Interpreter Temporary Final Rule
USCIS announced on Wednesday, March 15, a fourth extension to a temporary final rule (TFR) requiring the use of a USCIS interpreter at certain affirmative asylum interviews.
Read More »USCIS Announces Mail Delivery for ADIT Stamp
Lawful permanent residents may receive temporary evidence of their lawful permanent resident status by mail instead of visiting a field office to receive an Alien
Read More »US | USCIS Updates Guidance for Nonimmigrant Workers Following an Employment Termination
USCIS posted to its website additional information and guidance for nonimmigrant workers who have been laid off. When a nonimmigrant worker’s employment is terminated,
Read More »US | USCIS Updates Policy Guidance on Mobile Biometrics Services
On March 7, USCIS issued new guidance on when applicants can avail themselves of mobile biometrics services. The guidance also provides an alternative method for capturing
Read More »US | New Guidance for International Entrepreneurs
On March 10, USCIS issued comprehensive guidance on international entrepreneurial parole. The guidance provides additional information on the implementation of the
Read More »US | COVID Test Requirement for Travelers from China Ends
The U.S. has lifted the pre-flight COVID test requirement for travelers from China. The policy shift means that starting March 10, 2023, at 3 pm EDT, air passengers will no
Read More »US | DHS Extends and Redesignates Somalia for TPS
On Friday, March 10, the Department of Homeland Security published a Federal Register Notice extending and redesignating Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). In
Read More »US | Expanded Premium Processing for Certain Student Visa Holders
On Monday, USCIS expanded premium processing services for certain F-1 student visa holders seeking optional practical training who have employment authorization applications
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