India has reached the per-country limit for EB-5 immigrant investor green cards in the unreserved category, meaning no more visas are currently available for Indian nationals in this category. This creates a significant backlog for Indian…
India has reached the per-country limit for EB-5 immigrant investor green cards in the unreserved category, meaning no more visas are currently available for Indian nationals in this category. This creates a significant backlog for Indian…
USCIS is revising its form and procedures for petitions to remove conditions on residence (Form I-751). The agency is seeking public feedback on the information collection before implementing changes. Public comments accepted until…
USCIS is revising its form and procedures for petitions to remove conditions on residence (Form I-751). The agency is seeking public feedback on the information collection before implementing changes. Public comments accepted until…
USCIS is revising the information collection procedures for the Immigrant Investor Gold Card Program (EB-5 green cards). The agency is accepting an additional 30 days of public comments on the form and data collection requirements. Public…
USCIS is revising the information collection procedures for the Immigrant Investor Gold Card Program (EB-5 green cards). The agency is accepting an additional 30 days of public comments on the form and data collection requirements. Public…
India has reached its per-country limit for EB-2 (employment-based second preference) green cards, meaning Indian nationals in this category will face significant delays in obtaining their green cards. This occurs because a large backlog…
India has reached its per-country limit for EB-2 (employment-based second preference) green cards, meaning Indian nationals in this category will face significant delays in obtaining their green cards. This occurs because a large backlog…
USCIS announced a new policy restricting adjustment of status (green card applications within the U.S.) to only extraordinary circumstances, requiring most applicants to process through consular processing abroad instead. This reverses…
USCIS announced a new policy restricting adjustment of status (green card applications within the U.S.) to only extraordinary circumstances, requiring most applicants to process through consular processing abroad instead. This reverses…
The Department of State is revising the petition form for special immigrant classification of U.S. government employees abroad and their surviving family members. The agency is seeking public input on the updated information collection…
The Department of State is revising the petition form for special immigrant classification of U.S. government employees abroad and their surviving family members. The agency is seeking public input on the updated information collection…
The Department of State is updating the Application To Determine Returning Resident Status form and has submitted it to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This form is used by individuals seeking to restore permanent…
The Department of State is updating the Application To Determine Returning Resident Status form and has submitted it to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This form is used by individuals seeking to restore permanent…
The Department of State is updating information on the Diversity Visa (DV) program for 2025. The DV lottery provides green cards to randomly selected applicants from countries with low immigration to the United States. This program offers…
The Department of State is updating information on the Diversity Visa (DV) program for 2025. The DV lottery provides green cards to randomly selected applicants from countries with low immigration to the United States. This program offers…
The Diversity Visa (DV) program for 2025 is approaching its 7 percent administrative cap for applicants from Egypt. This means visa availability for Egyptian nationals under the DV lottery may soon be exhausted for the current fiscal year.
The Diversity Visa (DV) program for 2025 is approaching its 7 percent administrative cap for applicants from Egypt. This means visa availability for Egyptian nationals under the DV lottery may soon be exhausted for the current fiscal year.
The annual visa cap for the EB-1 category (employment-based first preference, covering individuals with extraordinary ability and certain researchers) has been reached for the current fiscal year. No further EB-1 petitions can be approved…
The annual visa cap for the EB-1 category (employment-based first preference, covering individuals with extraordinary ability and certain researchers) has been reached for the current fiscal year. No further EB-1 petitions can be approved…
The annual visa cap for the EB-2 category (employment-based second preference, covering professionals with advanced degrees and skilled workers) has been exhausted for the current fiscal year. No further EB-2 petitions can be approved…
The annual visa cap for the EB-2 category (employment-based second preference, covering professionals with advanced degrees and skilled workers) has been exhausted for the current fiscal year. No further EB-2 petitions can be approved…
The Diversity Visa (DV) Program for 2025 has reached its annual limit for applicants from Egypt, meaning no more Egyptian nationals can be selected in this year's lottery round. This typically occurs when demand from a single country…
The Diversity Visa (DV) Program for 2025 has reached its annual limit for applicants from Egypt, meaning no more Egyptian nationals can be selected in this year's lottery round. This typically occurs when demand from a single country…
The EB-3 and EW (Employment-Based Third Preference and Exceptional Worker) green card categories have reached their annual numerical limits for the current fiscal year. This means no additional applicants can be approved under these…
The EB-3 and EW (Employment-Based Third Preference and Exceptional Worker) green card categories have reached their annual numerical limits for the current fiscal year. This means no additional applicants can be approved under these…
The annual visa cap for the EB-5 immigrant investor green card category has been reached, meaning no additional EB-5 petitions can be approved under the unreserved visa allotment for the current fiscal year. Applicants who have not yet…
The annual visa cap for the EB-5 immigrant investor green card category has been reached, meaning no additional EB-5 petitions can be approved under the unreserved visa allotment for the current fiscal year. Applicants who have not yet…
The Diversity Visa Program (DV) for 2025 is now operational. This annual lottery program offers up to 55,000 immigrant visas to nationals of countries with low immigration rates to the U.S. over the past five years. Winners receive the…
The Diversity Visa Program (DV) for 2025 is now operational. This annual lottery program offers up to 55,000 immigrant visas to nationals of countries with low immigration rates to the U.S. over the past five years. Winners receive the…
USCIS has released an update on the Diversity Visa (DV) Program for 2026, though specific details are not provided in this notice. This typically includes information about application deadlines, selection procedures, or visa availability…
USCIS has released an update on the Diversity Visa (DV) Program for 2026, though specific details are not provided in this notice. This typically includes information about application deadlines, selection procedures, or visa availability…
The Department of State has updated the entry period for applicants selected in the 2027 Diversity Visa (DV) program lottery. Selectees must enter the United States within a specified timeframe or forfeit their visa. Check the official DV…
The Department of State has updated the entry period for applicants selected in the 2027 Diversity Visa (DV) program lottery. Selectees must enter the United States within a specified timeframe or forfeit their visa. Check the official DV…
USCIS is updating procedures to allow consular officers to adjudicate immigrant visa applications in applicants' countries of residence rather than requiring travel to a specific post. This change streamlines the visa process and reduces…
USCIS is updating procedures to allow consular officers to adjudicate immigrant visa applications in applicants' countries of residence rather than requiring travel to a specific post. This change streamlines the visa process and reduces…
The U.S. Department of State has issued updated guidance on Diversity Visa issuance procedures. This guidance may affect DV lottery winners and their processing timelines. Details on specific changes are not provided in the available…
The U.S. Department of State has issued updated guidance on Diversity Visa issuance procedures. This guidance may affect DV lottery winners and their processing timelines. Details on specific changes are not provided in the available…
The Department of Labor is proposing new rules to strengthen wage protections for foreign workers on EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green cards and certain temporary work visas obtained through the PERM labor certification process. The…
The Department of Labor is proposing new rules to strengthen wage protections for foreign workers on EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green cards and certain temporary work visas obtained through the PERM labor certification process. The…
The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on its information collection request for the Prevailing Wage Determination application (Forms ETA-9141), which is used in the PERM labor certification process for employment-based green…
The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on its information collection request for the Prevailing Wage Determination application (Forms ETA-9141), which is used in the PERM labor certification process for employment-based green…
USCIS is seeking public feedback on changes to the paperwork and information collection process for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor (Gold Card) Program. The agency is updating how applicants submit and report information as part of the…
USCIS is seeking public feedback on changes to the paperwork and information collection process for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor (Gold Card) Program. The agency is updating how applicants submit and report information as part of the…
A federal court in Colorado has issued a partial stay blocking certain EB-5 immigrant investor visa fees that were raised under the 2024 DHS fee rule effective April 2024. The decision in Moody v. Noem means those specific fees cannot be…
A federal court in Colorado has issued a partial stay blocking certain EB-5 immigrant investor visa fees that were raised under the 2024 DHS fee rule effective April 2024. The decision in Moody v. Noem means those specific fees cannot be…
Effective Jan. 22, 2025, USCIS is waiving the requirement for adjustment of status applicants to show COVID-19 vaccination documentation on Form I-693 (the medical examination and vaccination record). This simplifies the medical…
Effective Jan. 22, 2025, USCIS is waiving the requirement for adjustment of status applicants to show COVID-19 vaccination documentation on Form I-693 (the medical examination and vaccination record). This simplifies the medical…
USCIS has issued updated policy guidance on how to evaluate EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions for employment-based green cards. The guidance clarifies eligibility standards for EB-2 NIW applicants. This affects skilled workers…
USCIS has issued updated policy guidance on how to evaluate EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions for employment-based green cards. The guidance clarifies eligibility standards for EB-2 NIW applicants. This affects skilled workers…
USCIS announced updated procedures for submitting Form I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers) when accompanied by permanent labor certification, Schedule A designation, or National Interest Waiver requests. The procedures are…
USCIS announced updated procedures for submitting Form I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers) when accompanied by permanent labor certification, Schedule A designation, or National Interest Waiver requests. The procedures are…
USCIS has issued a revised Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) effective December 10, 2024, with updates to questions and instructions. Starting February 10, 2025, USCIS will only accept the 10/24/24…
USCIS has issued a revised Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) effective December 10, 2024, with updates to questions and instructions. Starting February 10, 2025, USCIS will only accept the 10/24/24…
USCIS now requires certain applicants to submit Form I-693 (medical examination and vaccination record) together with their Form I-485 green card application, or risk rejection. Previously, this form could sometimes be filed separately.…
USCIS now requires certain applicants to submit Form I-693 (medical examination and vaccination record) together with their Form I-485 green card application, or risk rejection. Previously, this form could sometimes be filed separately.…
USCIS has issued new policy guidance clarifying what types of evidence it will evaluate when determining eligibility for EB-1 extraordinary ability green cards. This guidance helps applicants and attorneys better understand which…
USCIS has issued new policy guidance clarifying what types of evidence it will evaluate when determining eligibility for EB-1 extraordinary ability green cards. This guidance helps applicants and attorneys better understand which…
USCIS clarified how to calculate age under the Child Status Protection Act for noncitizens in extraordinary circumstances. This guidance update helps families understand when a child may qualify for a lower visa priority date and retain…
USCIS clarified how to calculate age under the Child Status Protection Act for noncitizens in extraordinary circumstances. This guidance update helps families understand when a child may qualify for a lower visa priority date and retain…