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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 ALLOWS ADDITIONAL 30 DAYS FOR COMMENTS ON REVISIONS TO FORM I-829
On April 5, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) allowed an...
EMPLOYERS MAY FILE H-2B PETITIONS FOR FY 2023 LATE SECOND HALF RETURNING WORKERS
Effective April 13, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began accepting petitions for workers for the late second...
USCIS RELEASES NEW STRATEGIC PLAN AIMED AT STRENGTHENING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE
On April 20, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released its 2023-2026 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and...
SIMONE WILLIAMS RECEIVES GREEN CARD FOR FOREIGN SPOUSE IN 8 MONTHS WITHOUT INTERVIEW
Williams Global Law attorney, Simone Williams recently received prompt approval of an immediate relative immigrant visa for a foreign...
USCIS REMOVES 60-DAY RULE FOR CIVIL SURGEON SIGNATURES ON FORM I-693
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has removed the requirement that civil surgeons sign Form I-693, Report of...
April 2023 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released its April 2023 Visa Bulletin. Each month, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services...
USCIS REMOVES BIOMETRICS REQUIREMENT FOR FORM I-526E PETITIONERS
Starting on March 15, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) removed the biometrics submission requirement and the...
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...
SIMONE WILLIAMS RECEIVES EB-2 NIW IMMIGRANT VISA APPROVAL FOR CLIENT IN 4 MONTHS WITHOUT AN RFE!
Williams Global Law attorney, Simone Williams, recently received approval of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) immigrant petition...
February 2023 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released its February 2023 Visa Bulletin. Each month, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...
USCIS INCREASES H-2B NONIMMIGRANT VISA AVAILABILITY
On December 15, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) published a Temporary Final Rule that...
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