USCIS Updates Validity Period for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Form I-693

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the current signature requirement for Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record is removed.…


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USCIS Opens New Service Center Focused on Humanitarian And Workload Cases

USCIS announced a new service center, the Humanitarian, Adjustment, Removing Conditions, and Travel Documents (HART) center provides virtual support for qualifying matter types…


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Work Permits For Highly Skilled Workers’ Spouses Upheld

An Obama-era policy that granted employment authorization for spouses of highly skilled foreign workers remains active. A federal judge determined that the policy allowing spouses…


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Our Perspective: H-1B Options If Not Selected in the FY 2024 Cap

Due to unprecedented demand and, in turn, a lower percentage of selection, many are now wondering what their next step is.  If you were not selected, this doesn’t have to be the…


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Selections for FY2024 H-1B Cap Filings Announced

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced they received sufficient electronic registrations during the initial period to satisfy the FY2024 H-1B cap, including…


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The U.S. and Canada Update Asylum Agreement

Prime Minister Trudeau and President Biden announced an agreement between the United States and Canada to clarify where the respective countries can turn away asylum-seekers who…


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Nonimmigrant Workers Options After Job Loss

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services clarified options available to individuals with employment-based visas after termination of employment. Options to the 60-day rule in…


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USCIS Reminder: COVID Flexibilities End March 23, 2023

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services sent a reminder today, March 23, 2023, reminding all that COVID flexibilities are ending today. The original announcement was released in…


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April 2023 Visa Bulletin: Retrogression Upon Us and on the Horizon

Retrogression is seen in both employment-based and family-based visas. Future retrogression appears to be on the horizon as well. For employment-based cases, In April 2023, USCIS…


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USCIS Affirms Guidance and Provides Clarification on Employer Ability to Pay

USCIS recently provided an update on requirements for employers to prove their ability to pay. The policy alert focuses on whether the Petitioner has the Ability to Pay the…


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