Use of ‘NMN’ on Receipts and Approvals

Recently receipts and approvals have been issued with “NMN” (no middle name) when a middle name is not provided. This is due to USCIS’s new practice. The online system…


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Order for Diversity Visa Processing Paused

The Biden Administration received a temporary reprieve from an order to process delayed diversity visas by September 30, 2022. The original request, which is granted, was due to…


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Secretary Mayorkas Designates Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced immediate eligibility for individuals from Ukraine for an 18 month Temporary Protection Status, for qualifying…


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Work Authorized I-94 Records for E and L Spouses

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has instituted a policy enabling E and L-1 nonimmigrant dependent spouses employment authorization immediately upon their lawful…


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Practice Pointer: Filing I-140 for a Beneficiary Outside the Company

Are you getting ready to file an I-140 for a Beneficiary that is not on your payroll? Before committing to sponsor, it is important to understand the impact it may have on your…


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Immigration Efficiency and Fairness In Focus in Biden’s State of the Union

In his first State of the Union (SOTU) address, President Biden presented his perspective on immigration policy, focusing on a more efficient and fair system. Continued support…


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Board of Immigration Appeals Can Reevaluate Immigration Evidence

As a result of a challenged green card refusal, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) has the authority to review and reweigh the evidence in a case, per the First Circuit Court.…


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India Drop Box Appointments: Time to Check

The U.S. Embassy site removed the ‘coming soon’ statement from the Indian embassy webpage regarding the 20,000 Drop Box appointments. Originally, appointment availability was…


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Biden Administration Immigration Policy Review

President Joe Biden’s inauguration on January 20, 2021, ushered in a new era of sweeping immigration plans. President Biden’s immigration plans intended to modernize and reform…


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Alert: USCIS Announces Separate Checks Required for Payment for Applications Filed with H-1B

USCIS announced that as of April 1, 2022, applications filed with H-1B petitions (including H-4 and H-4 EAD applications for H-1B dependents) must include separate checks for each…


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