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Explore the latest firm updates, industry recognition, speaking engagements, media appearances, and professional milestones from Williams Global Law as we continue to lead conversations in immigration and global business
USCIS PUBLISHES REVISED FORM I-9
On August 1, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility...
USCIS LAUNCHES ONLINE APPOINTMENT REQUEST FORM
On August 21, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) launched a new online form for individuals, attorneys, and...
USCIS UPDATES TEMPORARY STATUS DOCUMENTATION FOR LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS (LPR)
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated the process for Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) to obtain proof of...
SIMONE WILLIAMS SELECTED TO BE HONORED FOR HER WORK IN GLOBAL COMMUNITIES
Williams Global Law is proud to announce that Simone Williams was selected as an honoree by She RISES Int’l Inc. for her outstanding work...
AUGUST 2023 VISA BULLETIN
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released its August 2023 Visa Bulletin. Each month, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services...
USCIS LAUNCHES ONLINE RESCHEDULING OF BIOMETRICS APPOINTMENTS
On June 28, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) launched a new self-service tool allowing benefit requestors, and...
USCIS UPDATES VISA AVAILABILITY APPROACH FOR MANAGING FORM I-526 PETITION INVENTORY
On July 18, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a plan to update its visa availability approach for...
USCIS EXPANDS myPROGRESS TO FORM I-765 AND FORM I-131
On July 12, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that they are expanding myProgress (formerly known as...
CIS OMBUDSMAN RELEASES 2023 ANNUAL REPORT
On June 30, 2023, the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) Ombudsman released its 2023 Annual Report. This report...
DHS UPDATES THE LIST OF ELIGIBLE STEM FIELDS FOR F-1 STUDENTS
On July 12, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), announced the addition of eight Classification of Instructional Programs...
SIMONE WILLIAMS RECEIVES I-140 APPROVAL FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED GREEN CARD APPLICANT IN 40 DAYS!
This month, Williams Global Law attorney, Simone Williams received prompt approval of an I-140 employment-based immigrant petition for...
JULY 2023 VISA BULLETIN
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released its July 2023 Visa Bulletin. Each month, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services...
USCIS EXPANDS PREMIUM PROCESSING FOR APPLICANTS SEEKING F, M, OR J NONIMMIGRANT STATUS
On June 16, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the expansion of premium processing for applicants...
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE PROVIDES UPDATED VISA ISSUANCE GUIDANCE
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) provided updated guidance that consular officers can now issue an F or M student visa up to 365 days...
DOS TAKING ‘EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES’ TO MEET HIGH PASSPORT DEMAND
On June 7, 2023, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) issued a written statement of its plan to maintain record productivity in the face of...
DHS RESCINDS PRIOR TERMINATION OF TPS DESIGNATIONS FOR EL SALVADOR, HONDURAS, NEPAL & NICARAGUA
Effective June 9, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rescinded the prior Administration’s terminations of the Temporary...
EB-5 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS REQUIRE FURTHER GUIDANCE
In the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) includes information for EB-5...
USCIS PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENTS BASED ON COMPELLING CIRCUMSTANCES
On June 14, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provided guidance on the eligibility criteria for both initial...
WILLIAMS GLOBAL LAW INVITED TO THE WHITE HOUSE AS PART OF CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN JUNE
Since 2006, June has been designated as Caribbean-American Heritage Month by Presidential Proclamation. The month-long observance...
JUNE 2023 VISA BULLETIN
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released its June 2023 Visa Bulletin. Each month, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services...
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