Update: The Judge approved the settlement Thursday, Sept. 1.
The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) was passed on March 11, 2022. USCIS then posted an interpretation of the legislation
Continue Reading EB-5 Case Challenging USCIS Interpretation De-Authorizing Regional Centers After Passage of EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 Is Settled
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) is carrying out its intention to expand the premium processing program by implementing the second phase of premium processing expansion for certain petitioners that
Continue Reading In Progress: Second Phase of Premium Processing
On March 11, 2022, Congress passed the “EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act” as part of the Omnibus spending bill. See blog post here. On April 11, 2022, USCIS posted
Continue Reading District Court Orders USCIS to Process New I-526 Petitions Throughout Previously Authorized Regional Centers
On May 24, USCIS provided additional information related to implementation of its expanded premium processing program. First announced March 29, 2022, USCIS stated its intention to expand premium processing to
Continue Reading Slow and Steady: USCIS Provides Additional Details for Expanded Premium Processing
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) that increases the automatic extension period for employment authorization and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to up to 540
Continue Reading USCIS Announces Relief for Certain Applicants with Pending Work Authorization (EAD) Applications
On March 29, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced three measures that seek to reduce wait times, expand premium processing to additional form types, and streamline the process for
Continue Reading USCIS Announces New Measures to Reduce Immigration Backlog
Recruiters and managers should be prepared to answer questions about the H-1B1 cap registration process for FY2023. This process initially requires only a $10 registration fee and minimal information.
Continue Reading Preparing for the FY2023 H-1B Cap Season
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has updated its admission system and has begun issuing I-94 admission records containing employment authorization notations for newly-admitted L2 and E spouses. While CBP
Continue Reading CBP Issues New I-94 E AND L Class Of Admission Codes
On Jan. 21, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to address national interest waivers for advanced degree professionals or persons
Continue Reading USCIS Updates Guidance Adjudicating Requests for ‘National Interest Waiver’
On Jan. 21, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated the USCIS Policy Manual with additional guidance on how USCIS evaluates eligibility for the O-1A “extraordinary ability” visa category.
Continue Reading USCIS Provides Clarifying Guidance for O-1 Petitions with a Focus on STEM Fields