COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory–Adjustment of Status Applications and USCIS

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Adjustment of Status Applicants-USCIS Individuals submitting Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, on or after October 1, 2021, must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Most…

On August 23, 2022, the USCIS has stated they have received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S.…

The USCIS is partnering with the U.S. Department of State (DOS) in processing employment-based immigrant visas for those applicants living outside the U.S. The following advice has been prescribed by USCIS for…

The CDC has rescinded the COVID-19 mandatory testing order for international arrivals to the U.S. via air travel. Nonimmigrant travelers remain subject to U.S. COVID vaccination requirements. For the most up to…

On May 24, 2022, the USCIS announced the following regarding premium processing for certain EB-1 and EB-2 petitions. They will be implementing premium processing for certain petitioners who have a pending Form…

Errors in the admission of foreign nationals to the United States are not uncommon, and while some errors are immaterial, others can have serious consequences such as an overstay of the authorized…

As USCIS case processing delays have continued to grow, USCIS has now announced that the automatic extension period will be increased from 180 days to 540 days. The temporary final rule (TFR)…