March 21, 2022
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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March 18, 2022
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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March 18, 2022
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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March 17, 2022
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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March 17, 2022
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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March 16, 2022
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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March 15, 2022
Breaking News: Reauthorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program
On March 10, 2022, U.S. Senate passed the reauthorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program. The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“Integrity Act”) is part of the FY 2022…
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March 14, 2022
18-Month Temporary Protected Status Available for Eligible Ukrainian Nationals in the U.S.
USCIS recently announced that Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has added a new designation of Ukrainian citizens for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18…
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March 11, 2022
EB-5 Reinstated and Green Card Recapture Excluded in Passed Spending Bill
The passed government spending bill for the current fiscal year, referred to as the Omnibus, reinstates the lapsed EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, with some updates.…
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March 11, 2022
Practice Pointer: FY 2023 H-1B Cap Frequently Asked Questions
The FY2023 H-1B Cap filing season ends on March 18, 2022, at 12 noon EST. If you are considering filing for the lottery system to obtain an H-1B visa, we highly recommend you…
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