August 2024 Visa Bulletin Update: Advancement in India EB-2 and EB-3 Priority Dates
The final action dates for Employment-Based categories EB-2 and EB-3 for Indian-born nationals have advanced from June 15, 2012, to July 22, 2012 (EB-2), and from September 22, 2012, to November 1, 2012 (EB-3). All other categories remained the same with no change from July to August 2024. Beginning in June 2024, the Department of […]
Policy Manual Update: Children’s Acquisition of Citizenship Provisions
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated the Policy Manual guidance relating to children’s acquisition of citizenship and clarifying other provisions related to acquisition of citizenship. The update is effective as of July 18, 2024, and applies to applications that are pending or filed on or after July 18, 2024. Policy Highlights Applicants who […]
Update on Planned Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions within the Executive Branch
The Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Agenda) reports on the actions administrative agencies plan to issue in the near and long term, providing public notice and transparency of proposed actions within the Executive Branch. USILAW has reviewed the Agenda and highlighted planned Actions by the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Labor and […]
DHS Announces New Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families
On June 17, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security announced new actions to keep families united during the family-based petition process. Currently, certain noncitizen spouses and children of U.S. citizens must leave the US for extended periods of time while waiting for their family-based Legal Permanent Resident applications to be processed. The new action will […]
SelectUSA Takeaways: The Critical Role of Employment-Based Immigration in Driving Investments into the U.S.
As the SelectUSA Conference wraps up in Washington DC, here are some key takeaways from USILAW on the importance of employment-based immigration in strengthening the U.S. economy and attracting global investments as the largest recipient of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI). Key Insights: Talent Acquisition & Innovation: Economic Growth: Job Creation: Global Competitiveness: Foreign Direct Investment: […]
USILAW Achieves Prestigious WBENC Certification as a Women-Owned Immigration Law Firm
We are thrilled to announce that USILAW has been officially certified as a Women-Owned Business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). This significant achievement marks a pivotal moment in our firm’s journey, reinforcing our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the empowerment of women in the legal industry. USILAW, a firm known for excellence […]
Announcement: USCIS Increases Automatic Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Extension
As a part of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) modernization efforts, USCIS has published a temporary final rule (TFR) to increase the automatic extension period from 180-days to 540-days for certain employment authorization documents (EADs). Those eligible for an automatic EAD extension include certain noncitizen spouses (H-4) of H-1B nonimmigrants (C26), noncitizen spouses of […]
Update: FY 2025 H-1B Registration Period Ends March 25th
The timeline for the initial registration period for the FY 2025 H-1B Cap petitions has been extended. The deadline for submitting registrations is now March 25th, 2024, at noon Eastern time, instead of today on March 22nd, 2024. It is important for clients to prepare and submit their registrations ahead of this deadline. It is […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day, we proudly celebrate the remarkable achievements and invaluable contributions of women globally, including those within USILAW and our esteemed partners. At USILAW, we cherish the multitude of talents, strengths, and perspectives that women bring to the forefront each day. As a firm that is predominately comprised of women and proudly women-owned, […]
Important Update: H-1B Initial Registration Period for FY 2025
Today, on March 6th, the initial registration period for the FY 2025 H-1B Cap petitions has opened and will run through noon Eastern on March 22nd, 2024. A new organizational account is required to participate in the FY 2025 H-1B Electronic Registration Process. With the new organizational account platform, companies and their legal representatives can […]
