September 28, 2023
USCIS Announces Extension of Some Employment Authorization Documents
The maximum period of validity for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for qualifying individuals is extended to 5 years, per USCIS. Some requirements apply.
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September 27, 2023
Israel Added to Visa Waiver Program
Israel is added to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for travel to the U.S. Individuals from countries in the VWP program have the option to apply for travel to the United States for…
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September 26, 2023
Prompt Response to RFEs for Employment-Based Visa Emphasized
Individuals who receive a Request for Evidence (RFE) for Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, are urged to respond as soon as possible.
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September 26, 2023
Form I-539 Biometric Fees Exemption Begins Oct 1, 2023
Individuals filing a Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, no longer need to pay the $85 biometric services fees, effective October 1, 2023.
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September 21, 2023
Temporary Legal Status Granted to Thousands of Venezuelans in the US, Including Work Authorization
The Biden administration is granting temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans already in the United States. This allows them to work.
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September 21, 2023
Proposed Updates to the H-2B Program Announced
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed an update to strengthen protections for temporary workers in the H-2A agricultural and H-2B nonagricultural worker programs.
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September 20, 2023
Immigration Policy Included in Federal Funding Debate
Proposals to fund the U.S. government, set to shut down on September 30, 2023, if a funding agreement is not reached, includes immigration policy elements.
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September 18, 2023
EB-1 Eligibility Clarification from Recent USCIS Policy Update
USCIS provided an update to the EB-1 Extraordinary Ability visa. This summary provides important details on the update and how best to pursue this visa.
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September 18, 2023
October 2023 Visa Bulletin: Major Advancement for India Employment-Based Categories
The October 2023 Visa Bulletin shows dramatic updates, particularly for India Employment-Based cases. Other updates are noted.
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September 14, 2023
DACA Program Declared Unlawful by Texas Judge
The Biden Administration’s DACA program has been ruled illegal by a Texas federal judge. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) provides work authorization and protection…
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