May 2024 Visa Bulletin: Welcome Updates to Family-Based Categories

As expected, the May 2024 Visa Bulletin saw no updates to Employment-Based visas. Advancements are reported for Family-Based visas.


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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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