This section will find the latest news and information from USCIS. It has all the latest rules, changes, updates on applications, how long it takes for applications to be processed, and everything else you need to know about dealing with the immigration system in the U.S.
USCIS is reopening an office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. This office will focus on helping refugees and reuniting families. The head of USCIS, Ur M. Jaddou, said reopening the office is essential for the Biden-Harris administration’s goals. They want to make it easier for people to come to the U.S. in a safe and organized way. … Read more
The US government is giving people more time to apply for a specific work visa (H-1B Visa) for the year starting October 2024. There was a problem with the website people use to apply, so the deadline was extended from March 22nd to March 25th at noon Eastern Time. Here’s what you need to know:
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announces fee adjustments for immigration and naturalization services, marking the first change since 2016. Effective April 1, these revisions affect various aspects of the immigration process, including employment-based petitions, family-based applications, and naturalization cases. Fee Adjustments The fee adjustments primarily impact key immigration processes, notably the H-1B visa … Read more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated the Policy Manual regarding the ability to excuse the failure to timely file an extension of stay or change of status request for certain nonimmigrants under specific circumstances. The update allows USCIS, under certain conditions and at its discretion, to excuse the failure to file on time if … Read more
2023 was a dynamic year for US immigration policy, marked by significant changes, ongoing debates, and unresolved challenges. Here’s a summary of the key developments: US Immigration: Increased Focus on Legal Pathways: The Biden administration prioritized expanding legal pathways for immigration, aiming to create a more orderly and efficient system. Initiatives included: Expansion of parole … Read more
In a major development, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is set to introduce online organizational accounts and online filing for Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, specifically for H-1B petitioners for fiscal year (FY) 2025. Key Updates for Users All legal representative account holders, organizations with an H-1B registrant account, and new users … Read more
H-2B Returning Worker Visas: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has achieved the cap for additional H-2B visas designated for returning workers in the first half of fiscal year 2024. Returning Worker Allocation Exhausted: Ongoing Acceptance for Nonimmigrant Workers: Exemptions from Congressional Cap: Immediate Implementation of FY 2024 Temporary Final Rule (TFR): Country-Specific Allocation … Read more
In the intricate landscape of U.S. immigration, the I-129S form plays a pivotal role for employers seeking to classify noncitizen employees as L-1 nonimmigrant intracompany transferees. Specifically designed for executives, managers, or specialized knowledge professionals, the I-129S is utilized under a previously approved blanket L petition. This article provides an insightful guide to understanding and … Read more
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently updated Form I-690, titled “Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility Under Sections 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.” This form is essential for individuals seeking a waiver of inadmissibility as part of their application for adjustment of status under specific sections of … Read more
On January 5, 2024, USCIS issued policy guidance regarding the “ability to pay” requirement for Adjustment of Status applicants changing employers. The new policy guidance issued by USCIS regarding the analysis of an employer’s ability to pay the proffered wage for certain employment-based immigrant visa classifications, particularly when workers change employers. Employers must demonstrate their … Read more