April 2024 Visa Bulletin: Advancement in Employment-Based Visas and FY2024 Projection

The April 2024 Visa Bulletin shows advancement across employment-based visas, however, projections suggest no additional movement is expected until October 2024.

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FY2025 H-1B Registration Period: Now Open

FY2025 H-1B cap petition registrations are now open, as of noon Eastern time on March 6, 2024. The registration period remains open until noon Eastern on March 22, 2024.

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U.S. Supreme Court Considers Texas Immigration Law

The U.S. Supreme Court is asked to consider the Texas State Law, SB4, scheduled to go into effect on March 10, 2024. The law gives local and state officials the ability to arrest individuals they believe are undocumented migrants.

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States Cannot Remove Trump from Ballot, Per U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously determined that states cannot remove Presidential candidates from the state ballot. The power to remove a federal candidate from the ballot resides with Congress, solely.

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USCIS Forms Required April 1, 2024, With No Grace Period

Updated USCIS forms are required to be used as of April 1, 2024. No grace period applies to this change. The update coincides with the new fee rule.

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Requesting Case Support from the CIS Ombudsman

The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) released a four-step process outlining the stes to request support from the office.

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FY2023 H-1B Denial Rates Rose

A recent report shows higher denial rates for H-1B petitions in FY2023. Larger employers saw higher approval rates, likely due to working with immigration attorneys.

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Immigration Now Top Concern in U.S.

Per a recent Gallup poll, immigration is the top concern amongst Americans, split along party lines with 57% of Republicans and 10% of Democrats identifying it as the top issue.

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Updated Premium Processing Fees Now Effective

The new premium processing fee schedule reflecting adjustments for inflation are now in effect. All submission postmarked Feb 26, 2024, or after must have the updated filing fee.

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Executive Action Under Consideration to Address Southern Border

Per reports, the Biden Administration is considering executive action to address ongoing issues at the U.S. southern border.

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Our Perspective: STEM OPT RFEs, NOIDs, and Denials

RFEs and NOIDs are being issued more commonly for some STEM OPT visas. Our team sees success in our responses. See how we can help you, too.

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USCIS FY25 H-1B Organizational Accounts: FAQs

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Organizational Accounts for the upcoming FY25 H-1B process. Below are highlights from USCIS.

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Federal Judge Questions Texas State Immigration Law

The Texas state law making it a state offense to enter the state without a legal basis is under review. The district Judge criticized the law.

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Green Card Approval Rates Drop

A historically low United States’ green card approval rate was seen in Fiscal Year 2024, per the Cato Institute, affected by the per-country cap.

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March 2024 Visa Bulletin: Modest Advancement

USCIS released the March 2024 Visa Bulletin. Modest forward movements are seen in both employment-based and family-based visas.

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Support for Spousal Work Permits

Per immigration support groups, spousal work permits are supported through executive action. The policy has been in place since 2015.

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DHS To Propose Updates to Employment Visas In 2024

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning on updating amendments to employment-based immigration policy in 2024.

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USCIS Reports Record Setting 10 Million Immigration Cases Completed in FY2023

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reports record setting case completions, reducing the backlog for the first time in over ten years.

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USCIS Filing Fees FY25 H-1B: What You Need to Know

Under the USCIS final rule, a fee increase in all H-1B filings is effective as of April 1, 2024. See the new fee structure across all types of filings.

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House Bill Passes Identifying DUI as Grounds for Inadmissibility or Removal

Noncitizens convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) may be denied a visa request or face deportation under a new House bill. The bill moves to the Senate and ultimately to the President.

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