USCIS has announced it will suspend the biometrics requirements for certain I-539 applicants for a two-year period beginning on May 17, 2021. The biometrics suspension will apply to the H-4, L-2, and E-1, E-2, and E-3 categories of Form I-539…
The COVID-19 global pandemic has resulted in travel restrictions by various countries and airlines. Many green card holders are not returning to the U.S. even if permitted, to avoid the risk of being infected, as well as due to inability…
USCIS has announced that they have received enough electronic registrations during the initial period to reach the FY 2021 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap), and have randomly selected from among the registrations properly submitted. They have notified petitioners with selected…
DHS announced on March 9th 2021 that it will no longer appeal judicial decisions invalidating or enjoining enforcement of the 2019 Public Charge Final Rule because continuing to defend the final rule, Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds, 84 Fed. Reg. 41,292…
USCIS today announced flexibilities for certain foreign students affected by delayed receipt notices for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization filed on or after Oct. 1, 2020, through May 1, 2021, 14-month OPT Period Flexibilities F-1 students may participate in…
USCIS has announced the registration period will be open from March 9, 2021, to March 25, 2021, and will continue to use a random selection process for this year’s H-1B lottery. March 9: H-1B registration process opens at Noon, Eastern Time;…
On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued several orders on immigration. Some orders take immediate effect while others may take more time to be implemented. If you think these policies affect you, contact a lawyer or legal service provider. Among the…
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California set aside the DHS interim final rule, Strengthening the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program, and the DOL interim final rule, Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens…
USCIS has stated the dates for early filing chart can be used for all employment and family categories, except for family-based F2A (Spouses and children of Permanent Residents) who must use the final action dates chart. As F2A is current…
SEVIS is administered by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), within ICE, and not by USCIS.SEVP has a website called “Study in the States.” http://studyinthestates.dhs.gov. Universities and sponsors involved in the issuance of F, M, and J visas/status use…
