Tampa Asylum Office Moving

Effective December 11, 2023, the Tampa Asylum office is moving, per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The current office closes to the public on November 29,…


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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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