November 16, 2023
Temporary Family Visitation Act Reintroduced For Family Purposes Visits
A proposed bill, the Temporary Family Visitation Act, is now being reconsidered to allow foreigners to visit the U.S. on a temporary basis for family events. Examples of…
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November 15, 2023
December 2023 Visa Bulletin Shows Minor Advancement
The December 2023 Visa Bulletin is largely a mirror images of the November 2023 Visa Bulletin, as expected. There is minor ddvancement for China EB-2 and EB-3 Category.
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November 10, 2023
Pilot Program Offering Work Permits for Asylum Seekers Begins
In a partnership between city, state, and federal governments, a pilot project offering immigrant asylum-seekers the ability to apply for work permits begins in Chicago.
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November 9, 2023
Updates for Filing Location for Premium Processing Requests
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated the filing locations for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, when filing with Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for…
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November 7, 2023
Update on the Potomac Service Center
The Potomac Service Center is relocating. If you have a pending matter there, be sure to understand the implications.
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November 7, 2023
Additional H-2B Visas To Be Available for FY 2024
The DOL and DHS announced the upcoming availability of an additional 64,000 H-2B visas for FY2024, in addition to the 66,000 mandated by Congress.
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November 2, 2023
EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act Updates to USCIS Policy Manual
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced updates to the Policy Manual regarding the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA).
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November 1, 2023
Biden AI Executive Order Impact on Immigration
The Biden Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence proposes that immigration-related federal agencies take action quickly to make it easier for qualifying employers to attract…
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October 31, 2023
Health Groups Advise Against Changes to the Revised Public Charge Rule
Several healthcare groups told a Texas federal judge that changes to the Biden administration’s updated public charge rule may cause immigrants to not apply for needed Medicaid…
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October 30, 2023
H-4 Visa Employment Challenge Refused by U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge over employment authorization for qualifying spouses of H-1B visa holders.
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