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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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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