ALERT: USCIS Agrees to Adjudicate H-4, H-4 EAD, And L-2 Together With I-129
Breaking News — Per a settlement reached today for Edakunni v. Mayorkas, USCIS will return to the previous process of adjudicating I-539s and I-765s for H-4 and L-2
Read More »February 2023 Visa Bulletin Released
In the February 2023 Visa Bulletin, EB-1 Worldwide (All Other) remains current. EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 for India and China remain unchanged from the previous visa bulletin.
Read More »US | USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing Expansion for EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
USCIS is implementing the final phase of the premium processing expansion for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications. This
Read More »US | Extends and Redesignates TPS for Somalia
On Thursday, January 12, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security announced the extension and redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.
Read More »Erickson in the News | A proposed H-1B visa fee increase threatens to kneecap Silicon Valley’s ability to hire the foreign talent it needs to compete
By Paayal Zaveri Strict rules around the system for H-1B visas — which the tech industry relies on to hire skilled foreign workers to fill critical roles in fields like
Read More »US | Fall 2022 Unified Regulatory Agenda
Last week, the Biden administration released its regulatory agenda outlining its plans to issue rules and regulations across federal agencies. Relevant proposals impacting
Read More »Biden Administration Announces New Border Measures and Programs
On Thursday, January 5, the White House announced new immigration enforcement measures for the U.S. southern border. The efforts expand and expedite legal pathways for
Read More »US | Understanding the Proposed USCIS Fee Schedule Changes
On January 4, 2023, USCIS published a proposed rule updating their fee schedule for immigration benefits and applications. USCIS is required by law to conduct a comprehensive
Read More »US | DHS Releases New Fee Schedule, weighted avg. 40%+
This morning, the Department of Homeland Security released the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit
Read More »US | DHS Extends and Redesignates TPS for Yemen
On Friday, December 30, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security announced the extension and redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. This
Read More »US | Interview Requirement Waiver Extended to Dec. 2023
The State Department and Department of Homeland Security extended until December 31, 2023, the previously approved authorities allowing consular officers to waive the
Read More »New Entry Requirements for Travel to the EU – 2023
Next year, U.S. citizens and other visa-free citizens traveling to EU and Schengen member countries (besides Croatia, Cyprus, and Ireland) will need to first register
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