Immigration Briefs

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Backlogs

A collection of 13 issues

Second Phase of Premium Processing Expansion to begin August 1, 2022

USCIS will be implementing the second phase of its planned expansion of its premium processing service starting August 1, 2022. For those who are unaware, Premium processing is a service provided by USCIS that allows you to pay an extra fee to get your application adjudicated quicker (in many cases

January Visa Bulletin - Good Surprises

The Department of State released the January Bulletin as well as an update from Charlie Oppenheim as to usage patterns and what to expect in the future. The biggest surprise was that there was NO backlog for the EB-2 or EB-3 category as predicted. In fact, usage patterns slowed so

January Visa Bulletin - Good Surprises

The Department of State released the January Bulletin as well as an update from Charlie Oppenheim as to usage patterns and what to expect in the future. The biggest surprise was that there was NO backlog for the EB-2 or EB-3 category as predicted. In fact, usage patterns slowed so

Potential EB-2 Backlog starting as early as January 2020

For those who may have missed this in my last blog post (Seehere [https://adamfrankesq.wordpress.com/2019/11/25/december-visa-bulletin-update/]), there is a potential that the EB-2 category, which includes the National Interest Waiver may no longer be current for ANY country come January 2020. What does this mean?

Potential EB-2 Backlog starting as early as January 2020

For those who may have missed this in my last blog post (Seehere [https://adamfrankesq.wordpress.com/2019/11/25/december-visa-bulletin-update/]), there is a potential that the EB-2 category, which includes the National Interest Waiver may no longer be current for ANY country come January 2020. What does this mean?

November Visa Bulletin and an Update From Charlie Oppenheim

Before discussing the visa bulletin for November, I just wish to apologize for the absence of posts in the last couple of months. In the future I shall make sure that there are no more long pauses such as the one that occurred and will ensure that I am able

November Visa Bulletin and an Update From Charlie Oppenheim

Before discussing the visa bulletin for November, I just wish to apologize for the absence of posts in the last couple of months. In the future I shall make sure that there are no more long pauses such as the one that occurred and will ensure that I am able

EB1 for China and India Backlogging in June, 2017

The June, 2017 Visa Bulletin was released and the biggest change is that both India and China are now backlogged in EB-1 category. Below are all the changes and further information about this new backlog. We are also including updates from Charlie Oppenheim from the Department of State on projected

EB1 for China and India Backlogging in June, 2017

The June, 2017 Visa Bulletin was released and the biggest change is that both India and China are now backlogged in EB-1 category. Below are all the changes and further information about this new backlog. We are also including updates from Charlie Oppenheim from the Department of State on projected

April Visa Bulletin and Guidance from Charlie Oppenheim

The April Visa Bulletin was released last week as was some additional guidance from Charlie Oppenheim of the Department of State. I will go through the highlights below. Family Based Immigration F1 (Unmarried Sons and Daughters of US Citizens): Most countries moved from June 1, 2010 to October 15, 2010,