USCIS Delays Seen In Receipt Notices and Filing Fee Withdrawal Slow

Avoid potential pitfalls caused by USCIS delays. Ongoing delays with receipt notices and filing fee withdrawals can leave matters in a position of vulnerability. Working with our…


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USCIS Believes the Full Year Allotment of Green Cards Will Be Issued This Fiscal Year

This year, a record-high number of employment-based green cards are available to applicants. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is confident that they…


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Slow Movement in August 2022 Visa Bulletin

The August 202 Visa Bulletin saw little advancement. USCIS confirmed that for August 2022, Applicants must use the Dates for Filing chart for Family-Based filings, and the Final…


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Biden Administration Challenge 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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Travel for TPS Holders May Require New Authorization Document

Beginning July 1, 2022, USCIS will issue a new travel authorization document to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries: Form I-512T, Authorization for Travel by a…


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Streamlined Process for Students from India Attending U.S. Qualified Educational Institutions

Students from India interested in applying for a U.S. F-1 Visa may not be required to arrange an interview in India if they have prior US visas. This announcement was made on the…


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COVID Safety Protocols Agreed to By ICE

The federal government approved the implementation of COVID-19 safety protocols in a Virginia-based immigration detention center as part of a settlement with current and past…


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Guidance Issued for Immigrant Labor Dispute Resolution

The United States Department of Labor (DOL) released guidance for immigrant labor dispute resolution. For undocumented immigrant workers who fear deportation when challenging…


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U.S. Consulates in India Provide Updates

U.S. Consulates in India remain closed as of July 5, 2022. They have opened many interview slots for F1 student visas and have started to open B1/B2 renewal interview slots. Those…


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Nonimmigrant Spouses Lawsuit Continues

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security submitted a bid to put an end to a lawsuit filed by nonimmigrant spouses suing DHS for excessive delays in visa and work authorization…


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