Immigration Reform Bill Sent to House of Representatives for Vote

A bill giving immigration officials the option to approve residency or stop the deportation of children or spouses of U.S. citizens has moved forward. The House Judiciary…


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USCIS Continues and Expands Program For Afghan and Iraqi Visas

Recently, USCIS announced that initial Special Immigration Visa (SIV) classifications will now be processed by the Department of State, rather than the USCIS. In addition, USCIS…


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Record-High Immigration Lawsuits Filed Against Government Agencies As Delays Continue

Ongoing lengthy delays in resolving immigration matters are triggering several lawsuits against U.S. immigration agencies. The number of filings increased dramatically over the…


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O-1A Visa Requirements Update Issued by the USCIS With Focus on STEM

Under the requirements for the O-1A nonimmigrant visa category, the beneficiary is eligible for the O-1A visa provided they have extraordinary ability in the sciences, education,…


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Select Immigration COVID Flexibility Extended by USCIS

USCIS announced the extension of some COVID flexibility immigration policies as well as making the signature reproduction policy permanent. The flexibilites now give applicants,…


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EAGLE Act Proposes Elimination of the Per-Country Cap for Employment-Based Visas

A bill introduced in the Senate proposes that employment-based visas should be granted based on merit and skill requirements. The bill, the Equal Access to Green Cards for Legal…


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Deadline to Update Form I-9 Expired List B Identity Documents by July 31

USCIS issued a final reminder that the previous policy allowing the use of expired List B identity documents is coming to an end on July 31. As such, all individuals who used…


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Update to Registry Date Could Allow Millions to Adjust U.S. Immigration Status

Congress currently has the power to update cut-off date restrictions for the U.S. registry law which is used to determine when immigrants may be eligible to apply for permanent…


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Lawsuit Filed Against USCIS Due to Extensive H-1B Processing Delays

A nonimmigrant sued the U.S. government due to lengthy processing delays for an H-1B visa. The person stated that these delays have caused emotional and financial distress since…


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Biden Administration Challenges Supreme Court To Reinstate Immigration Enforcement Policy

A Texas federal court order blocked the Biden administration’s immigration enforcement policy that prioritizes the removal of certain immigrants. They cite that such “disruptive”…


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