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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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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Supreme Court Asked to Consider Definition of Obstruction of Justice for Deportation

The Supreme Court received a request from U.S. Attorney General Garland to include an expanded definition of obstruction of justice as a basis for deportation.


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Little-to-No Movement in the March 2023 Visa Bulletin

The March 2023 Visa Bulletin showed little to no movement for both employment-based and family-based cases. There is little forward movement in some categories for China and a…


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Breaking News: USCIS Reinterprets Child Status Protection Act, Freezes Age Based on Dates of Filing Chart

USCIS issued updated guidance under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). USCIS will now use the Dates for Filing Chart for calculating a child’s age under CSPA.


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TPS Program Termination Rescinded

A previous federal court decision that allowed the ending of Temporary Protection Status (TPS) for individuals from El Salvador, Haiti, Sudan, and Nicaragua has been overturned.…


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Indian Nationals Encouraged to Apply for U.S. Visas in Countries with Lower Wait Times

The U.S. Embassy in India suggests that Indian nationals travel to specific countries with lower wait times for B1 or B2 visas. Specific countries have expanded the availability…


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Visa Applications Denied Due to Travel Ban Can Reapply

Individuals whose visa applications were denied due to the Trump administration's travel restrictions on people from Muslim-majority countries can reapply for their visas.


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Pilot Program for Domestic Renewal of H-1B and L Visa Announced

A pilot program from the U.S. Department of State will begin later this year allowing visa renewal options for qualifying H-1B and L visa holders who are currently required to…


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