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

USCIS recently announced that Secretary of Homeland…


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

The passed government spending bill for the current fiscal…


H-1B Cap

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

The FY2023 H-1B Cap filing season ends on March 18, 2022,…


H-1B Quota Options

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

As we enter the 2023 Fiscal Year H-1B Quota season, we know…


incremental funds

Proposed Spending Bill Includes Incremental Funds for USCIS

A proposed bipartisan government spending bill was revealed…


EB-5 lawsuit

EB-5 Lawsuits and the Need for Due Diligence

Two separate lawsuits are in the spotlight at the moment.…


IDENT

DHS’ IDENT Replacement Project Off Track, per GAO

The General Accountability Office (GAO) found that three…


USCIS Expands Credit Card Payment Pilot Program

U.S. Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) extended the…


Use of ‘NMN’ on Receipts and Approvals

Recently receipts and approvals have been issued with “NMN”…


Order for Diversity Visa Processing Paused

The Biden Administration received a temporary reprieve from…