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USCIS Sets March 2025 Adjustment of Status Filing Charts for the Visa Bulletin
Categories: Employment-Based Visas , Family-Sponsored Visas , Immigration , USCIS , Visa Bulletin
Sheetal A. Patel of Pasricha & Patel, LLC, explains the adjustment of status filing charts for the Visa Bulletin
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USCIS Announces Fiscal Year 2026 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period
Categories: H-1B , Immigration , Law Firm , Lawyers , Legal Advice , Registration , USCIS
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the initial registration period for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 7, 2025,…
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USCIS Updates Policy on EB-2 National Interest Waiver Petitions
Categories: EB-2 , Immigration , Immigration Law , Immigration Policy , National Interest Waiver , USCIS
On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy guidance to clarify how USCIS evaluates eligibility for second preference employment-based category for national interest waiver…
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District Court Judge Issues a Temporary Restraining Order on Executive Order Regarding Birthright Citizenship
On January 23, 2025, U.S. District Court Judge John C. Coughenour issued a temporary restraining order, blocking an executive order by President Donald Trump that was aimed to end birthright…
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President Biden Extends Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Hong Kong Residents
Before leaving office, on January 12, 2025, President Joe Biden announced the extension of Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for eligible Hong Kong residents.
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USCIS Lifts COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Adjustment of Status Applicants
Categories: Attorneys , Legal Advice , Legal Services , Startup Law , USCIS , Visa Bulletin
Starting January 22, 2025, USCIS will no longer require applicants for adjustment of status to submit proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccination as part of their medical exam. Previously, applicants…
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Updated Filing Procedures for Form I-140
Categories: immigration attorneys , Law Firm , Lawyers , Legal Advice , Legal Services , USCIS
On January 13, 2025, the USCIS announced updated filing procedures for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers. These changes are in response to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)…
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Updated USCIS Policy Guidance for O-1 Nonimmigrants
On January 8, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy guidance that clarifies how USCIS evaluates evidence in determining eligibility for O-1A nonimmigrants of extraordinary ability.…
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USCIS Sets February 2025 Adjustment of Status Filing Charts for the Visa Bulletin
Categories: Attorneys , Immigration Law , Law Firm , Lawyers , USCIS , Visa Bulletin
Sheetal A. Patel of Pasricha & Patel, LLC, explains the adjustment of status filing charts for the Visa Bulletin
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New H-1B Modernization Rule
Categories: F-1 , H-1B Visa , immigration attorneys , Immigration Law , Law Firm , Legal Advice , USCIS
In December of 2024, USCIS announced a final rule that will be making significant changes to the H-1B nonimmigrant visa category. According to the USCIS, the purpose of said changes…
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Current Status of BOIR Filing Requirements
Categories: BOIR , Compliance , Corporate Transparency Act , FinCEN , Legal Advice
The hotly contested Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) aims to combat illicit financial activities and promote transparency for businesses. However, legal challenges, including by Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., have…
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USCIS Releases Updated Guidance on Evidence for International Entrepreneur Rule Applicants
Categories: Attorneys , immigration attorneys , Law Firm , Lawyers , Legal Services , USCIS
On December 12, 2024 the USCIS released new policy guidance to help people applying for International Entrepreneur Parole. This parole allows foreign entrepreneurs to stay in the U.S. temporarily if…
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USCIS Announces Updates to Case Assistance and Communication Guidelines
Categories: Attorneys , Business Immigration , H-1B Visa , Immigration Law , International Law , Law Firm , Lawyers , Legal Services
USCIS has updated its policy manual to make it easier for people to get help with their cases and provide feedback. These changes aim to improve the customer’s experience by…
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USCIS Offers Flexibility During and After Emergencies or Unforeseen Circumstances
Categories: Attorneys , Business Immigration , Green Cards , H-1B Visa , immigration attorneys , Law Firm , Lawyers , Legal Services
On December 19, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to their policy manual that provides clarity on the flexibilities that may be available for individuals…
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DHS Extends Automatic Extension Period for EAD Renewals
Categories: Attorneys , H-1B Visa , immigration attorneys , Immigration Law , L-1 Visa , Law Firm , Lawyers , Legal Services
On December 10, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule that will improve access to employment authorization documents (EAD) for eligible individuals. This final rule specifically…
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USCIS Mandates Submission of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record with Form I-485 for Certain Applicants
Categories: Attorneys , immigration attorneys , Immigration Law , Law Firm , Lawyers , Legal Services , USCIS
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-485, the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Going forward,…
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Governor Murphy Signs the Freedom to Read Act
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As a significant step toward protecting intellectual freedom, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed the Freedom to Read Act bill into law, now making New Jersey the third state…
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USCIS Sets January 2025 Adjustment of Status Filing Charts for the Visa Bulletin
Categories: EB-1 , EB-2 , EB-3 , EB-4 , EB-5 , Visa Bulletin
Sheetal A. Patel of Pasricha & Patel, LLC, explains the adjustment of status filing charts for the Visa Bulletin
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USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B Cap
Categories: H-1B Visa , Immigration Law , USCIS
On December 2, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it had received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the…
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