USCIS Extends Deadlines for Responding to Agency Requests
In a continued response to COVID-19, USCIS has extended the deadline flexibility for individuals responding to certain: Requests for Evidence; Continuations to Request
Read More »EIG US and Global COVID Update | March 25, 2021
With our mission to uncomplicate the complicated, we’ve always thought of our work in immigration as people-first. Our goal is for these updates to make sense of the
Read More »EIG US and Global COVID Update | March 23, 2021
With our mission to uncomplicate the complicated, we’ve always thought of our work in immigration as people-first. Our goal is for these updates to make sense of the
Read More »FY22 H-1B Electronic Registration Process
The FY22 H-1B cap is the second year that USCIS has implemented an electronic registration process. The registration process timeline is as follows: March 2: Petitioners and
Read More »DHS has Withdrawn its Proposed ‘Affidavit of Support’ Rule
DHS has withdrawn its proposed ‘Affidavit of Support’ rule. The withdrawal from the rule is consistent with DHS’s stated commitment to reduce barriers within
Read More »The House of Representatives Approves Two Major Immigration Bills
On Thursday, the House approved two significant bills that provide a path to citizenship for millions of people living in the United States. The American Dream and Promise
Read More »DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Syrian Nationals
The Department of Homeland Security published a Federal Register notice (FRN) extending and re-designating Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective
Read More »DOL Proposes Extending Delay on Prevailing Wage Rule
Proposed Changes The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed delaying the effective date of the rule ‘Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent
Read More »EIG US and Global COVID Update | March 18, 2021
With our mission to uncomplicate the complicated, we’ve always thought of our work in immigration as people-first. Our goal is for these updates to make sense of the
Read More »USCIS Announces They May Reopen Previously Denied H-1B Petitions
On Friday, March 12, USCIS announced they may reopen H-1B petitions denied under three rescinded policy memos. If a denial decision was based on one or more of the rescinded
Read More »DHS Extends In-Person Interview Flexibility
The Department of Homeland Security has temporarily expanded the ability of consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for individuals applying for a
Read More »DHS Designates Burma for Temporary Protected Status
On Friday, March 12, Secretary Mayorkas designated Burma for temporary protected status for 18 months. Only individuals who are already residing in the United States are
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