

USCIS ANNOUNCES NEW ONLINE-FILING PROCEDURES FOR F-1 STUDENTS SEEKING OPT OR STEM OPT EXTENSIONS
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is expanding premium processing for certain F-1 students seeking Optional Practical...


CERTAIN PETITIONING EMPLOYERS CAN PAY THE PROFFERED WAGE TO PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE BENEFICIARIES
On March 15, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy alert to address the analysis of an employer’s...


USCIS PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURS
On March 13, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued comprehensive guidance on parole for international...


USCIS TO START COLLECTING FEES FOR EB-5 INTEGRITY FUND
On March 1, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provided further information on the EB-5 Integrity Fund. The U.S. Citizenship...


March 2023 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released its March 2023 Visa Bulletin. Each month, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services...


USCIS EXTENDS COVID-19-RELATED FLEXIBILITIES THROUGH MARCH 23
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is extending COVID-19-related flexibilities through March 23, 2023. Therefore,...


USCIS EXTENDS GREEN CARD VALIDITY FOR PERMANENT RESIDENTS WITH A PENDING FORM I-751 OR FORM I-829
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards)...


USCIS ISSUES DOCUMENTATION REMINDER FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE/ADJUSTMENT APPLICATIONS
On February 10, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a reminder to submit all required initial evidence and...


CERTAIN ASYLUM APPLICANTS CAN NOW APPLY FOR WORK AUTHORIZATION ONLINE
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made filing Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, available...


INITIAL REGISTRATION FOR FY 2024 H-1B CAP OPENS ON MARCH 1
According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2024 H-1B cap...














































