Updated Premium Processing Fees Now Effective

The new premium processing fee schedule reflecting adjustments for inflation are now in effect. All submission postmarked Feb 26, 2024, or after must have the updated filing fee.


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Executive Action Under Consideration to Address Southern Border

Per reports, the Biden Administration is considering executive action to address ongoing issues at the U.S. southern border.


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Our Perspective: STEM OPT RFEs, NOIDs, and Denials

RFEs and NOIDs are being issued more commonly for some STEM OPT visas. Our team sees success in our responses. See how we can help you, too.


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USCIS FY25 H-1B Organizational Accounts: FAQs

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Organizational Accounts for the upcoming FY25 H-1B process. Below are…


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Federal Judge Questions Texas State Immigration Law

The Texas state law making it a state offense to enter the state without a legal basis is under review. The district Judge criticized the law.


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Green Card Approval Rates Drop

A historically low United States’ green card approval rate was seen in Fiscal Year 2024, per the Cato Institute, affected by the per-country cap.


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March 2024 Visa Bulletin: Modest Advancement

USCIS released the March 2024 Visa Bulletin. Modest forward movements are seen in both employment-based and family-based visas.


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Support for Spousal Work Permits

Per immigration support groups, spousal work permits are supported through executive action. The policy has been in place since 2015.


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DHS To Propose Updates to Employment Visas In 2024

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning on updating amendments to employment-based immigration policy in 2024.


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USCIS Reports Record Setting 10 Million Immigration Cases Completed in FY2023

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reports record setting case completions, reducing the backlog for the first time in over ten years.


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