Client Alert: USCIS Announces Final Rule for 540 Day Employment Authorization Extension
In the past, some EAD applicants were given a 180-day extension of work authorization, beyond the date of expiration, for certain, qualified employment authorization renewal applications. On April 08, 2024, due to extensive wait times, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced a temporary measure to extend this to 540 days. On December […]
Client Alert: USCIS Releases Updated Edition of Form I-485
The United States Immigration and Citizenship Services (“USCIS”) regularly updates forms. Sometimes, these changes are minimal and only involve a change of the edition date of the form. Other times, such as the most recent form I-485 update, the changes are more substantial. Overall, the changes to the form expand on information already listed on […]
January 2025 Visa Bulletin
The January, 2025 visa bulletin has been released. USCIS will be accepting cases this month based on dates for filing, not final action. Changes are as follows for both charts. If a change is not listed here, the date remained the same. Final Action: EB2: Rest of World: moved from March 15, 2023, to April […]
Client Alert: USCIS Updates I-693 Filing Requirements
As part of the Adjustment of Status process, applicants seeking US permanent residence are generally required to submit to a medical exam to demonstrate that they are free of certain conditions that would otherwise render them inadmissible to the United States. In the past, the medical exam results, which are reported on form I-693, could […]
PERM Processing Times Update: December 2, 2024
PERM Applications As of November 26, 2024, the Department of Labor is conducting Analyst Reviews of PERM applications filed on or before August 2023 and conducting Audit Reviews of cases filed on or before December 2022. The DOL is now reviewing Reconsideration Requests to the Certifying Officers that were appealed on or before April 2024. […]
December 2024 Visa Bulletin
The December, 2024 visa bulletin has been released. USCIS will be accepting cases this month based on dates for filing (pictured above), not final action. Changes are as follows for both charts. If a change is not listed here, the date remained the same. Final Action: EB2: India: moved from July 15, 2012, to August […]
PERM Processing Times Update: November 4, 2024
PERM Applications As of October 15, 2024, the Department of Labor is conducting Analyst Reviews of PERM applications filed on or before August 2023 and conducting Audit Reviews of cases filed on or before December 2022. The DOL is now reviewing Reconsideration Requests to the Certifying Officers that were appealed on or before April 2024. […]
USILAW Welcoming Global Mobility Professionals to GWS24
Exciting news! The USILAW team will be at WERC GWS24 on October 23-24 at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Maryland! 🚀 Come visit us at Booth 642 to discuss the latest in immigration strategies, global mobility trends, and how we can help your business thrive in a changing world. 🌎 Let’s connect and […]
USILAW Named 2024 Top 100 MBE® Award Winner
We are proud to announce that USILAW has been selected as one of the recipients of the 2024 Top 100 MBE® Awards! This distinguished honor, presented by the CRMSDC (Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council), recognizes leading minority-owned enterprises across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. for their outstanding entrepreneurial achievements, professionalism, and impactful contributions to […]
Client Alert: Form I-131 Edition Change
Form I-131 is used for applying for various forms of travel documents, including advance parole and reentry permits. On October 11, 2024, USCIS published an updated version of this form. The previous version of the form, April 1, 2024, has been replaced by the updated version, June 17, 2024. Applicants should ensure that any forms […]