Immigration Outlook 2023: H-1B Visas, Green Cards, DACA, and More

The immigration outlook is expected to change in 2023. Major immigration reform may not be achievable. However, we believe there will be administrative rulemaking and policy…


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U.S. Embassies in India to Double Staff to Address Visa Issuance Speed

As a result of the pandemic and the resulting slowdown in services, wait times for a visa in India have seen historic highs. However, as announced by the U.S. Assistant Secretary…


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Employment-Based Visa 60-Day Grace Period Overview

With the ongoing job loss affecting a big section of the workforce, it is worth noting that the regulations allow a discretionary grace period that allows workers in certain visa…


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February 2023 Visa Bulletin: Worldwide Retrogression in EB3 “Other Workers” Category

The February 2023 Visa Bulletin showed little movement forward. There is retrogression worldwide for some categories, specifically, EB-3 Other Workers category. Contact us to get…


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DHS Announces Updates to Labor Enforcement Investigations

A streamlined process to submit deferred action requests is now available for noncitizen workers who are witnesses to or victims of labor rights violations, the U.S. Department of…


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Supreme Court to Consider Obstruction of Justice as Basis of Deportation

A pair of cases that consider whether deportation is appropriate for some obstruction of justice claims will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. The two matters come from split…


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Border Appearance Appointment Scheduling Live on DHS’ CBP One App

The Department of Homeland Security announced the scheduling feature is now available on the Customs and Border Protection, CBP One mobile application. This is one element of the…


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USCIS Announces Next Phase of Premium Processing Expansion

The next phase of premium processing expansion has begun. This is the final expansion for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, under the EB-1 and EB-2 visa…


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Ukrainians Seek Reimbursement of Employment Authorization Fees

A refund of approximately $80 million in work permit application fees is being requested by a group of Ukrainian nationals. The group asks the U.S. Court of Federal Claims to…


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Investor Green Card Delay Lawsuit Moves Forward

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) must face a Canadian EB-5 investor lawsuit claiming an excessive delay in the processing of their green card, per a federal…


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