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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March 29, 2024
Filing Location Changed for Some Employment-Based I-485 and Related Forms
Effective April 1, 2024, the filing location for some concurrently filed forms are changing. A move to lockbox locations from service centers is expected to drive efficiency among…
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March 29, 2024
USCIS Updates Naturalization Form
A new N-400 Naturalization Form will be available April 1, 2024. Online filers with pending submissions not completely submitted by March 31, 2024 will be removed.
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March 27, 2024
Texas Migrant Arrest Law Blocked by Fifth Circuit Court
The Fifth Circuit blocked the Texas immigration law in a divided decision. The majority of the Circuit Court found that federal immigration law likely supersedes state laws.
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March 26, 2024
FY2025 H-1B Updates and Reminders
With the initial FY2025 H-1B registration period now closed, it’s time to plan for the next steps in the process. Updates to filing locations, fees, and more have specific…
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March 22, 2024
USCIS Clarifies Specific Expedite Request Guidance
USCIS provided an update for the expedite request process related to government interests or humanitarian emergencies, including travel-related requests.
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March 22, 2024
USCIS Adjusts Processing for Some Employment Authorization Renewal Requests
USCIS is using batch processing for some employment authorization renewal requests, changing the end validity date. Be prepared in order to stay in compliance.
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March 22, 2024
USCIS Extends FY2025 H-1B Cap Registration Period
Due to a temporary system outage, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is extending the FY2025 H-1B cap registration period to Monday, March 25, 2024, at noon Eastern…
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March 21, 2024
Supreme Court Considers Chevron Doctrine Options
Following oral arguments, it appears some U.S. Supreme Court justices may be open to limiting lower courts’ opportunities to defer to federal agencies’ interpretations when…
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March 21, 2024
Circuit Court Hears Texas Immigration Law Arguments
The Fifth Circuit judges questioned Texas on the enforcement procedures of the State law that gives Texas law enforcement officials the authority to stop, arrest, and detain…
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