DHS Guidance Not Policy per Judge In EB-5 Investor Suit

DHS clarified guidance offered on their website is not automatically assumed to be policy. In the EB-5 investor lawsuit, the group cited content found on a FAQ page. DHS clarified…


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Premium Processing Option Expanded

USCIS announced the expansion of the premium processing option to include F-2, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 status along with some qualifying requirements. Strict date requirements…


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July 2023 Visa Bulletin: Retrogression in EB-3 India

We did not see the retrogression under the EB-2 category that was forecasted in the May 2023 visa bulletin this month. In the EB-3 category, we do see retrogression that the State…


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DACA Update and Possible Outlook

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is under consideration in federal court. This DACA update considers theoretical outcomes with no known outcome as of yet.


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Important Notice: Visa Fee Increase

Some visa fees will increase on June 17, 2023. Included in the increased fee visas are some nonimmigrant application processing fees, including H, L, O, P, Q, and R visas as well…


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Filing Location and Documentation Requirements Updates for Some Affirmative Asylum Applications

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated the filing location for some affirmative asylum applications that are sent in via mail. This change is made to streamline asylum…


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DHS Reports Improvements for Student and Exchange Visitors Processing

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement released an update on the process of improving the experience for individuals accessing the Department of Homeland Security services.…


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Multiple Registrations: An Employer Guide for Navigating the FY 2024 H-1B Cap

There has understandably been a great deal of confusion and alarm over USCIS's warning on multiple petition filings for the FY2024 H-1B Cap. However, we cannot emphasize enough…


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Florida Law Levies Penalties on Employers Hiring Undocumented Immigrants

The State of Florida enacted a law that addresses undocumented immigrants in the state. Florida employers are subject to up to $1,000 per day fines for hiring undocumented…


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DACA Hearing to be Held Prior to Ruling

A federal judge agreed to hold a hearing on June 1, 2023, prior to determining the legality, and future, of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.


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