USCIS reminds employers filing the I-140 immigrant petition for workers to pay the correct fees and provide complete information to avoid processing delays. Proper preparation of this form is critical for employment-based green card…
USCIS reminds employers filing the I-140 immigrant petition for workers to pay the correct fees and provide complete information to avoid processing delays. Proper preparation of this form is critical for employment-based green card…
Effective September 10, 2024, USCIS automatically extended the validity period of renewed green cards from 24 months to 36 months for lawful permanent residents filing Form I-90. This change means permanent resident cards will remain valid…
Effective September 10, 2024, USCIS automatically extended the validity period of renewed green cards from 24 months to 36 months for lawful permanent residents filing Form I-90. This change means permanent resident cards will remain valid…
USCIS is issuing new policy guidance on the consequences of noncompliance with the EB-5 Regional Center program, based on recent changes to immigration law. The guidance clarifies what happens when regional centers or investors fail to…
USCIS is issuing new policy guidance on the consequences of noncompliance with the EB-5 Regional Center program, based on recent changes to immigration law. The guidance clarifies what happens when regional centers or investors fail to…
USCIS updated its policy guidance on family-based immigrant visa petitions effective May 22, 2024, clarifying procedures for Form I-130 and related petitions. The updates address how to correct errors on approval notices, request consular…
USCIS updated its policy guidance on family-based immigrant visa petitions effective May 22, 2024, clarifying procedures for Form I-130 and related petitions. The updates address how to correct errors on approval notices, request consular…
USCIS updated its FAQ guidance to help employment-based immigration petitioners understand and submit the correct filing fees. The clarification follows the USCIS Fee Rule and applies to various employment-based visa categories.…
USCIS updated its FAQ guidance to help employment-based immigration petitioners understand and submit the correct filing fees. The clarification follows the USCIS Fee Rule and applies to various employment-based visa categories.…
USCIS has updated its policy guidance to use the U.S. Department of Labor's definition of 'science or art' when evaluating Schedule A, Group II visa cases. This clarification applies to certain skilled workers whose occupations qualify for…
USCIS has updated its policy guidance to use the U.S. Department of Labor's definition of 'science or art' when evaluating Schedule A, Group II visa cases. This clarification applies to certain skilled workers whose occupations qualify for…
USCIS has announced procedures for auditing EB-5 Regional Centers as required by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. Each designated regional center must be audited at least once every five years to ensure compliance with program…
USCIS has announced procedures for auditing EB-5 Regional Centers as required by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. Each designated regional center must be audited at least once every five years to ensure compliance with program…
USCIS is changing the filing location for employment-based green card applications effective April 1, 2024. Forms I-140 (immigrant petition), I-485 (adjustment of status), and related work authorization and travel document forms will now…
USCIS is changing the filing location for employment-based green card applications effective April 1, 2024. Forms I-140 (immigrant petition), I-485 (adjustment of status), and related work authorization and travel document forms will now…
USCIS issued new guidance on how employers must demonstrate they can pay the offered wage in employment-based green card cases, particularly when a sponsored worker changes employers during the adjustment of status process. The guidance…
USCIS issued new guidance on how employers must demonstrate they can pay the offered wage in employment-based green card cases, particularly when a sponsored worker changes employers during the adjustment of status process. The guidance…
USCIS is changing where employers must file Form I-907 (Request for Premium Processing) for pending I-140 petitions, effective December 15. Instead of sending these forms to service centers, employers will now file them at appropriate…
USCIS is changing where employers must file Form I-907 (Request for Premium Processing) for pending I-140 petitions, effective December 15. Instead of sending these forms to service centers, employers will now file them at appropriate…
USCIS has updated its Policy Manual with new guidance on family-based conditional permanent residence, focusing on Form I-751 petitions used to remove conditions on residence. The update consolidates eligibility, filing, and adjudication…
USCIS has updated its Policy Manual with new guidance on family-based conditional permanent residence, focusing on Form I-751 petitions used to remove conditions on residence. The update consolidates eligibility, filing, and adjudication…
Starting November 13, USCIS is moving the filing location for Form I-907 (Premium Processing requests) submitted with Form I-140 (employment-based immigrant petitions) from service centers to the USCIS lockbox. This change streamlines…
Starting November 13, USCIS is moving the filing location for Form I-907 (Premium Processing requests) submitted with Form I-140 (employment-based immigrant petitions) from service centers to the USCIS lockbox. This change streamlines…
USCIS updated its Policy Manual to provide comprehensive guidance on the EB-5 Regional Center Program, including regional center designation, obligations, project applications, and promoter responsibilities. These updates clarify the rules…
USCIS updated its Policy Manual to provide comprehensive guidance on the EB-5 Regional Center Program, including regional center designation, obligations, project applications, and promoter responsibilities. These updates clarify the rules…
USCIS provided additional guidance on the EB-5 investor visa program regarding required investment timeframes and how terminated regional center investors are treated under the 2022 EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act. The guidance clarifies…
USCIS provided additional guidance on the EB-5 investor visa program regarding required investment timeframes and how terminated regional center investors are treated under the 2022 EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act. The guidance clarifies…
USCIS has clarified its guidance on EB-1 eligibility, specifically defining what evidence it will accept to prove extraordinary ability (E11) and outstanding professor or researcher status (E12). The updated Policy Manual provides clearer…
USCIS has clarified its guidance on EB-1 eligibility, specifically defining what evidence it will accept to prove extraordinary ability (E11) and outstanding professor or researcher status (E12). The updated Policy Manual provides clearer…
USCIS announced an updated visa availability approach for processing Form I-526 petitions (Immigrant Petitions by Alien Investor) to improve efficiency in managing the pipeline. The revised approach will help reduce processing times and…
USCIS announced an updated visa availability approach for processing Form I-526 petitions (Immigrant Petitions by Alien Investor) to improve efficiency in managing the pipeline. The revised approach will help reduce processing times and…