We are now seeing RFEs issued under the new USCIS guidance that provide 30 days to respond, rather than the 84-day response period practitioners have commonly received in cases.
USCIS Raises the Stakes: Incomplete Immigration Filings May Face Immediate Denial
USCIS has updated its policy guidance regarding eligibility evidence and adjudication of immigration benefit requests.
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26 Insights for Employers Sponsoring Immigration Applications in 2026
Despite heightened scrutiny, evolving adjudication standards, and continued operational pressure on U.S. immigration agencies, 2026 may prove a viable — and even advantageous — year for U.S. employers to sponsor
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U.S. Department of Education No Longer Recognizes ACICS as an Accrediting Agency
USCIS posted a notice that as of Aug. 19, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education no longer recognizes the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) as an accrediting
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USCIS Updates Policies to Improve Immigration Services
On June 9, 2021, USCIS issued three new Policy Alerts in the USCIS Policy Manual. These updates support Executive Order (EO) 14012, “Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems
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USCIS Issues Limited Help to Employers Facing RFEs and NOIDs
On March 27, 2020 and March 30, 2020, USCIS announced limited help to employers facing requests for evidence (RFE) and notices of intent to deny (NOID) during the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for Fiscal Year 2019 H-1B Cap Petitions
Starting on Monday, Jan. 28, USCIS will resume premium processing for all fiscal year (FY) 2019 H-1B cap petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption (the Master Cap).
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USCIS Continues to Increase Number of RFEs and Denials Issued
Since President Trump issued his “Buy American and Hire American” Executive Order in April 2017, USCIS has been issuing Requests for Evidence (RFEs) at unprecedented rates. While the
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USCIS Issues Two New Policy Memoranda on Notices to Appear and Denials in Lieu of RFEs and NOIDs – What This Means for You
On June 28, 2018, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Policy Memorandum titled “Updated Guidance for the Referral of Cases and Issuance of Notices to Appear (NTAs)
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