USCIS Issues Policy Alert on Evaluation of Eligibility for O-1B Visa Classification

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy alert regarding the evaluation of eligibility for the O-1B visa classification. This policy guidance aims to…


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Our Perspective: Demand for Highly Skilled Workers Remains Strong as H-1B Cap Registration Period Opens

With recent tech layoffs from some major players, some may be questioning whether IT demand remains as strong as it once was. From what we are experiencing, that is simply not the…


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USCIS Announces Premium Processing for Certain F-1 Students

USCIS announced the availability of premium process for qualified F-1 student visas. In addition, online application for premium processing is available for OPT in STEM programs.


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Remote Hearings for Immigration Court Requests Granted if No Timely Decision

Requested remote hearings that do not receive a decision within 48 hours prior to the scheduled court time will, by default, be granted. This currently applies to the New Jersey…


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INA§ 204(l): A Safety Net For H-4, And Other Categories, When The Principal Beneficiary Dies

If the H-1B holder has a pending or approved I-140 and passes away, INA § 204(l) provides a safety net to the H-4 derivative beneficiaries.


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Criteria for H-1B Specialty Occupations Clarified

Although the previous administration’s many attempts to dismantle the H-1B VISA program were successfully defended against, employers and professionals alike are still recovering…


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Recent Federal Court Decision Upholds Limited Judicial Review for Immigration Cases

A U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services denial of a Ukrainian man's bid for permanent residency will not be reviewed by the Seventh Circuit. The court found that the man's…


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Breaking News: Asylum Seekers Must Meet Certain Criteria for Eligibility

The new emergency Asylum measure being proposed by the Biden administration is set to take effect in May for a period of two years in an attempt to curb the anticipated migration…


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Recently Revised CSPA Policy: Impact on Consular Processing Cases

Backlogs at U.S. embassies and consular offices abroad have experienced backlogs, further limiting individuals from CSPA protections. With the revised CSPA policy, options exist…


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Updated CSPA Policy: Retroactive Effect for Those Who Didn’t Apply Based on Previous Guidance?

USCIS stated that for previously filed applications that were denied based on the applicant “aging out," they will accept I-290B Motions to Reopen under the updated CSPA Policy.


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