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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a filing fee increase for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, effective February 26, 2024.

USCIS issued a policy alert signaling a major shift in its long-established policy regarding F and M nonimmigrant student visa categories and their inability to pursue permanent…

Case backlog in U.S. immigration courts surpassed 3 million open cases in November 2023. This represents an increase of an estimated 1 million cases over the last year.

The procedures, process, and qualifications for H-1B visa holders to qualify for domestic renewal are now available. Only those individuals with H-1B visas issued within a…

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is considering an update to the employment certification process to make hiring foreign workers in science, technology, engineering, and…

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed three immigration-related bills, sparking legal controversy and criticism. The laws make it a state offense to enter the state without a legal…

The U.S. federal government again urged the Supreme Court to maintain the Chevron doctrine, allowing judges to defer to executive branch agency interpretations in rulemaking when…

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services confirmed the receipt of sufficient petitions to reach the congressionally mandated caps for regular and advanced degree caps. No further…

The January 2024 Visa Bulletin shows advancement in the employment-based category, particularly for India. Overall, advancement in employment-based categories show promising…

Updates to guidance on eligibility, filing, and adjudication for Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, were announced by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration…