The New USCIS Public Charge Rule
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The New USCIS Public Charge Rule
Read more: The New USCIS Public Charge RuleOn December 23, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began using the new public charge inadmissibility test that was published in a final rule in September. The new rule will apply…
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USCIS Announces Premium Processing and New Online Filing Procedures for Certain F-1 Students Seeking OPT or STEM OPT Extensions
Read more: USCIS Announces Premium Processing and New Online Filing Procedures for Certain F-1 Students Seeking OPT or STEM OPT ExtensionsThe USCIS announced the expansion of premium processing for certain F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) and F-1 students seeking science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) OPT extensions who have a pending…
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ICYMI: USCIS Extends Flexibilities for Responding to Agency Requests until 3/23/23
Read more: ICYMI: USCIS Extends Flexibilities for Responding to Agency Requests until 3/23/23The USCIS extended certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through 3/23/23. USCIS will consider a response received within 60 calendar days after the due date set forth in the notice, if the request or notice was…
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Huge Win for AOS Applicants and their Children: USCIS Updates Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) Age Calculation for Certain Adjustment of Status Applicants
Read more: Huge Win for AOS Applicants and their Children: USCIS Updates Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) Age Calculation for Certain Adjustment of Status ApplicantsIn breaking news, the USCIS has updated their method of calculation for the CSPA. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to update when an immigrant visa number…
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H-1B CAP Lottery Townhall-Registration Open
Read more: H-1B CAP Lottery Townhall-Registration OpenJoin Managing Attorney, Shama Merchant Poonja, as we get ready for this year’s H-1B Lottery season. Come with your questions and learn more about what you need for the H-1B in 2023!…
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Changes Affecting Employment Authorization for L-2, E, and H-4 Dependent Spouses
Read more: Changes Affecting Employment Authorization for L-2, E, and H-4 Dependent SpousesOn November 12, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that L-2 and E dependent spouses are no longer required to apply for an EAD to work in the United States.…
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USCIS Now Requires Separate Checks for Filing Fees
Read more: USCIS Now Requires Separate Checks for Filing FeesThe USCIS has updated their filing fee instructions for certain applications where multiple fees are required. The USCIS now requires to pay each filing fee separately. USCIS is transitioning to electronically processing…
