H-1B1
Several days ago we wrote about the final rule that was about to be published (See this blog post). The final rule has been published this week and all provisions have been implemented as we reported. To refresh your memory, below is a summary of the changes: Changes for those
Immigration
The US District Court granted USCIS an additional 90 days (until May 10, 2016) to provide the new STEM OPT rule by extending its stay of the vacatur of the previous STEM OPT rule be stayed until that date as well (May 10, 2016). This is a very good development
Immigration
If you have an interview scheduled or fingerprint appointment, be aware that USCIS office in Maryland (Baltimore Offices), Virginia (Washington DC Field Office and the Arlington Asylum Office) and DC (Washington DC Offices) are all closed today, January 25, 2016 because of the snow. USCIS will reschedule all those with
Immigration
WHEN: January 27, 2015, 12:00 pm WHAT: A free seminar detailing the self-sponsored green card application requirements for the National Interest Waiver (EB-2) application and the Extraordinary Ability (EB-1) application. We will also touch on the various types of evidence that can be submitted to meet
passport
We recently blogged about the change in rule being implemented by USCIS regarding the Visa Waiver Program. Basically, those who have visited Iran, Iraq, Sudan or Syria or who are nationals of those countries (even if they are nationals of another country as well) cannot use the visa waiver program.
Immigration
WHEN: January 27, 2015, 12:00 pm WHAT: A free seminar detailing the self-sponsored green card application requirements for the National Interest Waiver (EB-2) application and the Extraordinary Ability (EB-1) application. We will also touch on the various types of evidence that can be submitted to meet
Immigration
It is H-1B season again. For those of you not aware (and to remind those of you who may know already), USCIS grants 65,000 H-1B visas every year, plus an additional 20,000 for those with a Master's Degree from an US Institution. The government
Adjustment of Status
WHEN: January 27, 2015, 12:00 pm WHAT: A fee seminar detailing the self-sponsored green card application requirements for the National Interest Waiver (EB-2) application and the Extraordinary Ability (EB-1) application. We will also touch on the various types of evidence that can be submitted to meet
Adjustment of Status
USCIS on Wednesday posted an advanced copy of its final rule that will be published today or tomorrow (most likely). There are two main changes in these new regulations: Changes for those on H-1B1, E-3 or CW-1 non-immigrant visas Currently, if you are in H-1B
Adjustment of Status
As we previously reported, the Department of State released the February 2016 visa bulletin several days ago. Today, USCIS finally determined which dates (the "final action date" or the "dates for filing" can be used. Their decision is: Family Based Cases You may use the "
Immigration
We previously reported on the new fees that were required for certain H-1B and L-1 employers under the consolidated spending bill. USCIS has published a statement on the new requirements and how it will handle the new fees: The additional fees apply to petitioners who employ 50 or
Adjustment of Status
The Department of State just came out with the Visa Bulletin for February 2016. Unfortunately there was not much movement on either the family or employment front. Below we summarize what movement there was. Family Based Immigrant Visas: Final Action Dates: Most categories moved forward between 1-2 months. Dates