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On July 1, the Foreign Labor Certification Data Center officially changed over to a new set of SOC codes published by the O*NET database. While the O*NET updated the SOC codes…

A judge ordered U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to reconsider a green card application due to the extreme delay in issuing a decision. While the green card…

For visa applicants whose applications were refused or denied under Section 221(g), the process of scheduling a follow-up appointment has changed at U.S. consulates located in…

Those seeking asylum and withholding of removal status in the United States should expect a delay in receipt notice from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. USCIS announced…

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has urged the federal government to adopt policies that would increase domestic production and attract foreign labor to mitigate ongoing…

The Biden Administration announced its plan to move forward in providing temporary ID cards to undocumented immigrants awaiting their status decision. The pilot program is…

A bill giving immigration officials the option to approve residency or stop the deportation of children or spouses of U.S. citizens has moved forward. The House Judiciary…

Recently, USCIS announced that initial Special Immigration Visa (SIV) classifications will now be processed by the Department of State, rather than the USCIS. In addition, USCIS…

Ongoing lengthy delays in resolving immigration matters are triggering several lawsuits against U.S. immigration agencies. The number of filings increased dramatically over the…

Under the requirements for the O-1A nonimmigrant visa category, the beneficiary is eligible for the O-1A visa provided they have extraordinary ability in the sciences, education,…