USCIS to Conduct Second Random Selection for FY 2025 H-1B Cap
On July 30, 2024, USCIS announced it will conduct a second random selection for the FY 2025 H-1B cap. This process follows the initial selection in March 2024, which included…
What the Supreme Court’s Chevron Decision Means for USCIS Policy
The recent Supreme Court decision to overturn the Chevron deference marks a significant shift in how federal agencies, including the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), will formulate and…
President Biden’s Actions on Immigration Relief
President Biden has announced several actions on immigration relief to address the challenges faced by mixed-status families and to streamline the visa process for U.S. college graduates, including Dreamers. These…
Expanding Opportunities for STEM Talent: Leveraging National Interest Waivers and Schedule A Visas
The Biden administration has undertaken measures` to enhance the applicability of the use of National Interest Waivers (NIWs) and Schedule A immigrant visa categories to attract, hire, and retain STEM…
President Biden Issues Executive Order to Address Border Security
In light of stalled progress on a bipartisan bill to strengthen U.S. land and costal borders, the Biden Administration issued an Executive Order titled “Proclamation on Securing the Border” on…
TN Visa Denial Rate Climbs at US Consulates in Mexico
According to the US Department of State (DOS), approximately 1 in 5 TN visa applications submitted by Mexican citizens are being denied. These applications are currently processed at three US Consulates…
USCIS Receipt Notice Delays: What You Need to Know
In a recent announcement on X (formally known as Twitter), USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) revealed that due to “an increase in applications” receipt notices for immigration filings may…
USCIS To Increase The Automatic Extension Period For Certain EADs
USCIS has announced that they will increase the automatic extension period for certain timely filed renewals for expiring Employment Authorization Documents (EAD)s from 180 days to 540 days. This is…
Premium Processing Timeline Changes from “Calendar Days” to “Business Days”
For an additional fee, petitioners can significantly reduce the time USCIS will take to issue a decision on eligible petitions. An approved premium processing request will guarantee that USCIS will…