USCIS Provides New Guidance on Late Filings for Extensions of Stay and Change of Status Requests
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an update to its Policy Manual that, at its discretion and under specific conditions, it can pardon the untimely submission of an extension of stay or change of status request by a nonimmigrant if the delay is caused by extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of the […]
Updates for USCIS Organizational Accounts for Companies and Legal Representatives
Earlier this year, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced organizational accounts, enabling companies and their legal representatives to collaborate on FY 2025 H-1B electronic registration and the online filing of Form I-129 for H-1B petitions, along with the associated Form I-907. The goal is to transition the entire H-1B process—from registration to […]
Increase in USCIS Filing Fees – What to Expect
As of January 19, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) proposed new fee rule has completed its federal review period. Subsequent to this review, DHS is expected to publish the final rule and corresponding fee adjustments ahead of the FY 2025 H-1B Cap registration period. This follows USCIS’s earlier announcement of an increase in […]
H-1B Cap Process for FY 2025: USCIS Enhancements and Process Refinements
For FY 2025H-1B Cap season, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will streamline the process on a holistic scale. The aim is to make the entire H-1B process—from registration to the final decision and transmission to the Department of State—fully electronic. USCIS will be introducing organizational accounts for the upcoming cap season. This new feature will enable multiple individuals […]
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Department of State Announces Pilot Program to Waive In-Person Interview for Certain H-1B Visa Renewals
Updated on January 25, 2024 In response to President Biden’s recent Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence, the Department of State (DOS) has issued a Notice of a Pilot Program to Resume Renewal of H-1B Nonimmigrant Visas in the US for Certain Qualified Noncitizens, which was published in the Federal Register on Thursday, […]
Department of Labor Publishes Request for Information on PERM Schedule A Revisions
Following President Bident’s Executive Order, the Department of Labor seeks public input on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) occupations and non-STEM occupations with an insufficient number of qualified and available US workers in order to update the Schedule A. The Schedule A is a list of occupations with insufficient US workers who are able, […]
USCIS Announces Increase to Premium Processing Fees to Adjust for Inflation
On Wednesday, December 27th, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it will increase the filing fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, to adjust for inflation. The increase will generate an estimated $185 million in revenue, which DHS will use to provide premium processing services; make improvements to adjudications processes; respond to adjudication demands, […]
Celebrating USILAW’s 20th Anniversary
🎉 Celebrating 20 Years of Legal Excellence at USILAW! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for USILAW – 20 incredible years of providing exceptional legal services! 🌐 👏 A Legacy of Legal Excellence: For two decades, we’ve proudly served our clients with unwavering dedication, passion, and a profound understanding of the law. Our […]
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