Immigration Valued by Americans, With Some Concerns

The majority of Americans believe immigration is good for the country, per a recent Gallup poll. Overall, Americans also prefer to keep immigration at their current levels or…


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August 2023 Visa Bulletin: Major Retrogression in EB-1 India, EB-3 Worldwide and F2A Worldwide

The August 2023 Visa Bulletin shows major retrogression in EB-1 India, EB-3 worldwide, and F2A worldwide. This signals an ever-growing demand for these visa types by country and…


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New STEM Fields Added to OPT Foreign Student Work Program

An additional eight degrees are added to the list as qualifying fields of study for F-1 visa holders looking for work in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields.…


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Circuit Court Upholds DACA Intern Suit Loss

The Fourth Circuit Court upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a potential intern with DACA status. The Court failed to find discrimination.


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Judge Denies Delay of Parole Policy Trial Following Supreme Court Ruling

A Texas federal judge denied a request to delay the bench trial in Texas' challenge to the Biden administration's parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and…


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USCIS Announces Expansion of myProgress Program

The myProgress program giving users insight as to estimated wait times for select U.S. immigration steps is expanding to Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and…


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Supreme Court Urged to Hear Case Over H-1B Holders Spousal Right to Work

A group of information technology workers is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a district court ruling upholding the policy of allowing spouses of H-1B visa holders…


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USCIS Announces Online Tool to Reschedule Biometrics Appointments

USCIS announced an online option to reschedule biometrics appointments under certain requirements. The USCIS Call Center is still an option as well.


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New Path to Citizenship for Qualifying Central Americans and Colombians

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new path to citizenship for qualifying individuals from select Central American counties and Columbia. The program starts on…


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Important News for Dependents of FY2024 H-1B Cap Season

Now that the H-1B Cap filing period is over, it is important to be aware of the implication of filing a change of status for prospective H-1B nonimmigrant status holders and their…


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