U.S. Supreme Court Declines STEM OPT Case

The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to hear a challenge to the STEM OPT program, ending a multi-year effort to end the program.


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Indian Visa Processing Exceeds Goal, Domestic Stamping Pilot Program Update

The U.S. Mission to India set a goal of processing one million nonimmigrant visa applications in 2023. That goal has been exceeded.


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TPS Extension and Redesignation for Venezuela Nationals

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension of Venezuela’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months and a separate redesignation of Venezuela for……


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Understanding EB-1 Immigrant Visa and Processing Times

Our office is experiencing renewed interest in the EB-1 immigrant visa program. Understand the timing, filing, and process to maximize your odds of a successful outcome.


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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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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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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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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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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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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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