April 10, 2024
USCIS Clarifies Labor Definition of Select Schedule A Occupations
USCIS is updating their definition for a group of Schedule A occupations to agree with existing Department of Labor definitions.
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April 10, 2024
USCIS Updates Asylum Processing Guidelines
USCIS announced recommendations to ensure affirmative asylum processing is completed on a timely basis, limiting the loss of status.
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April 9, 2024
U.S. Southern Border Migrant Border Crossings Down in March
U.S. Border Patrol agents detained fewer migrants without a legal basis crossing the southern U.S. border in March 2024 based on preliminary CBP data.
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April 9, 2024
DACA Renewal Update and Reminders
USCIS provides an update and recommendations for timely DACA renewal processing, suggesting filing 150-days prior to the expiration date.
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April 8, 2024
Form I-693 Medical Examination Expiration Policy Updated
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to the expiration date for Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
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April 8, 2024
FY2025 H-1B Filing Fees Online vs Paper Filing Overview
As of April 1, 2024, FY2025 H-1B filing fees increased. However a discount is available on select filings if submitted them online.
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April 4, 2024
Extension of Employment Authorization Document Validity Period
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration services announced a temporary final rule automatically extending the validity period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from 180 days…
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April 3, 2024
USCIS Provides an Update on Processing Times
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced significant progress on the reduction of processing times for various forms.
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April 3, 2024
Biden Admin Asked to Extend Employment Authorization Grace Period
The Biden administration is asked to immediately extend the grace period for a group of employment authorization holders near expiration and to make an extension of the grace…
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April 1, 2024
Initial FY2025 H-1B Cap Selection Complete
USCIS announced sufficient electronic registrations for unique beneficiaries to reach the FY2025 H-1B cap, including the master’s cap. USCIS completed the initial FY2025 H-1B cap…
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