June 13, 2023
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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June 12, 2023
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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June 9, 2023
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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June 6, 2023
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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June 5, 2023
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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June 1, 2023
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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May 31, 2023
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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May 24, 2023
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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May 22, 2023
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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May 22, 2023
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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