USCIS Announces New Policy Limiting Adjustment of Status Eligibility
New USCIS guidance emphasizes consular processing and indicates adjustment of status in the United States may be granted only in extraordinary circumstances.
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Consular Immigrant Visa Processing Pause for 75 Countries
The U.S. Department of State has announced a pause on immigrant visa processing at U.S. consulates abroad for nationals of 75 countries. The announcement was confirmed in a recent Department of State post…
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USCIS Expands Hold on Adjudication of Immigration Benefit Applications for Nationals of Certain High-Risk Countries
USCIS has issued additional policy guidance expanding its pause on adjudication of immigration benefit applications for foreign nationals of certain designated high-risk countries. This development significantly broadens the scope of prior USCIS…
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Status Documents: Documents non-citizens should carry to prove lawful status in the U.S.
Which status documents should you carry with you to prove lawful status in the U.S.?
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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…
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Exceptional Minds, Exceptional Visas: Navigating the National Interest Waiver for Exceptionally Talented Professionals
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) provision, applicable to the second preference (EB-2) visa category, holds immense significance for professionals with advanced degrees and exceptional abilities. In this post, we explore…
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Temporary Evidence of Lawful Permanent Residence Now Available By Mail
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that lawful U.S. permanent residents (LPRs) may be able to receive temporary LPR status evidence in the form of an Alien Documentation,…
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USCIS Increases Automatic Extension For Certain Conditional Residents To 48 Months
Due to continuing processing delays, USCIS announced that they are extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (“Green Cards”) for petitioners who properly file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on…
