FY23 H-1B Cap Notices Being Posted

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) started releasing H-1B cap selection notices for the FY2023 lottery. It's uncertain when all notices will be released. Check with…


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Asylum Claims Rule Announced to Improve Efficiency of Processing

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are issuing a rule to give asylum seekers decisions more quickly. Whether granted relief or not,…


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USCIS In-Person Public Services to Resume

In accordance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced they are reopening select offices for in-person,…


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Green Card Path For TPS Beneficiaries Reinstated

Tens of thousands of individuals granted Temporary Protected Status previously blocked from a path to permanent U.S. residency now have a way forward. The Biden administration…


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Practice Pointer: H-1B Alternative Options if Not Picked in FY 2023 Cap

The H-1B Lottery registration period has now ended. USCIS is expected to announce those selected in the FY 2023 H-1B Cap by March 31, 2022. As you wait for the lottery results,…


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FY2023 H-1B Lottery Closed

The FY2023 H-1B lottery filing process has closed. USCIS will complete the random lottery from the submitted petitions. USCIS will run two cap lotteries to select the…


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USCIS and DHS Updates Policy Guidance on Updated I-94s as Evidence of Employment Authorization

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated guidance relating to I-94s for certain E and L nonimmigrant spouses and how I-94s may be used as evidence of…


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USCIS Announces One Year Advancement for EB-2 India Category

The Department of State set the Date for Filing, known as the application date, for the EB-2 category for India from September 1, 2013, to September 1, 2014. This is for…


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India Tourist Visas Restored After 2 Years of Suspension

The Government of India restored valid long-duration regular tourist visas for U.S. nationals. These long-during visas have a 10-year validation period. In addition, the issuance…


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Mixed Results in April 2022 Visa Bulletin

The Department of State released the April 2022 visa bulletin today. The visa bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant visas both for consular processing and adjustment…


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