Mixed Results in April 2022 Visa Bulletin

The Department of State released the April 2022 visa bulletin today. The visa bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant visas both for consular processing and adjustment…


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Breaking News: Reauthorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program

On March 10, 2022, U.S. Senate passed the reauthorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program. The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“Integrity Act”) is part of the FY 2022…


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18-Month Temporary Protected Status Available for Eligible Ukrainian Nationals in the U.S.

USCIS recently announced that Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has added a new designation of Ukrainian citizens for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18…


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EB-5 Reinstated and Green Card Recapture Excluded in Passed Spending Bill

The passed government spending bill for the current fiscal year, referred to as the Omnibus, reinstates the lapsed EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, with some updates.…


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Practice Pointer: FY 2023 H-1B Cap Frequently Asked Questions

The FY2023 H-1B Cap filing season ends on March 18, 2022, at 12 noon EST. If you are considering filing for the lottery system to obtain an H-1B visa, we highly recommend you…


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Practice Pointer: Options for Individuals Not Selected in H-1B Quota

As we enter the 2023 Fiscal Year H-1B Quota season, we know many individuals will not be selected for the H-1B quote. However, if not selected, there are options to remain in the…


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Proposed Spending Bill Includes Incremental Funds for USCIS

A proposed bipartisan government spending bill was revealed for the fiscal year 2022. The bill is presented to the House of Representatives and is likely to be voted on in the…


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EB-5 Lawsuits and the Need for Due Diligence

Two separate lawsuits are in the spotlight at the moment. The focus of both of their cases is to learn from past issues and protect your investment. A lawsuit, originally filed…


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DHS’ IDENT Replacement Project Off Track, per GAO

The General Accountability Office (GAO) found that three U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Projects are falling behind. Among the projects are the replacement of an…


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USCIS Expands Credit Card Payment Pilot Program

U.S. Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) extended the credit card payment pilot program to all service centers. The form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions,…


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