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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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