DHS Withdraws Proposed Biometrics Rule

Consistent with the Executive Order 14012, Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans, and additional…


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Supreme Court Provides Clarity Regarding Notices to Appear and “Stop-Time” Rule

The U.S. Supreme court agreed to hear a case, the Niz-Chavez v. Garland, Attorney General, regarding Notices to Appear and the stop-time rule. Their ruling is now out. This ruling…


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USCIS Has Suspended The Biometrics Requirement for Certain I-539 Applications

Beginning May 17, 2021, USCIS will suspend the biometrics requirement for certain I-539 applications till May 23, 2022. The biometrics suspension will apply to H-4, L-2, E-1, E-2,…


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The National Interest Waiver and Rebuilding a Post-Pandemic Workforce

The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an exception provided under the EB-2 Employment-Based immigration visa classification. If granted, it allows the recipient of the waiver to…


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India Travel Suspension and H-1B Considerations: Implication for Current H-1B Holders and Those Applying Under the FY 2022 Cap

Effective today, the U.S. has imposed travel restrictions on nonimmigrants traveling from India. The travel suspension does not apply to U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents,…


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Refugee Cap Now At 62.5K For FY2021

In response to requests from refugee agencies and attorneys, President Biden raised the annual refugee cap for the current fiscal year to 62,500 from the original base of 15,000.…


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UPDATE: India Travel Ban: What You Need To Know

Last week, President Biden announced travel restrictions for individuals traveling to the United States from India. The restrictions are a response to the rapid expansion of…


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India Travel Ban: What You Need To Know

President Biden announce travel restrictions for individuals traveling to the United States from India. The restrictions are a response to the rapid expansion of infections of…


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Update on Rejections of H-1B Petitions Filed After October 1

A lawsuit was filed on behalf of seven U.S. employers who saw some of their H-1B petitions rejected. The basis of the lawsuit claims the petitions were unlawfully rejected by U.S.…


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NEWS ALERT: India Travel Restrictions

Below is a news alert from NPR regarding an impending travel ban on any non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents coming to the U.S. from India: The Biden administration is set to…


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