DACA Renewal Update

DACA renewals continue to be proceed. Certain documents are required for online and paper-based filing, and related fees.


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Diversity Visa Lottery Winners Push for Processing

A group of FY 2020 diversity visa lottery winners asks the Washington D.C. federal court to order the immediate processing of their green cards.


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Supreme Court Justice Further Delays Texas’ Migrant Arrest Law

The Texas law that gives state authorities the power to detain undocumented migrants has been further delayed by Supreme Court Justice Alito.


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Initial Employment Authorization Document Process Streamlined for Refugees

USCIS revealed a new streamlined process for refugees to receive their Employment Authorization Document. Specific requirements apply.


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April 2024 Visa Bulletin: Advancement in Employment-Based Visas and FY2024 Projection

The April 2024 Visa Bulletin shows advancement across employment-based visas, however, projections suggest no additional movement is expected until October 2024.


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FY2025 H-1B Registration Period: Now Open

FY2025 H-1B cap petition registrations are now open, as of noon Eastern time on March 6, 2024. The registration period remains open until noon Eastern on March 22, 2024.


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U.S. Supreme Court Considers Texas Immigration Law

The U.S. Supreme Court is asked to consider the Texas State Law, SB4, scheduled to go into effect on March 10, 2024. The law gives local and state officials the ability to arrest…


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States Cannot Remove Trump from Ballot, Per U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously determined that states cannot remove Presidential candidates from the state ballot. The power to remove a federal candidate from the ballot…


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USCIS Forms Required April 1, 2024, With No Grace Period

Updated USCIS forms are required to be used as of April 1, 2024. No grace period applies to this change. The update coincides with the new fee rule.


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Requesting Case Support from the CIS Ombudsman

The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) released a four-step process outlining the stes to request support from the office.


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