The Department of Labor’s Office of Labor Certification (OFLC) announced that it will begin accepting the revised Form...
Stampless Entry Program
In order to streamline and digitize the entry process for international travelers, the U.S. Customs and Border...
USCIS Removes 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures
Previously, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) only accepted Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical...
Mail Delivery Process for ADIT Stamps
Lawful permanent residents (LPRs) may now be eligible to receive temporary evidence of their LPR status through a new...
F and M Student Visas Can Be Issued up to a Year in Advance
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) updated its policy regarding how far in advance new international students may...
USCIS Provides Guidance for Students Authorized to Work under SSR Provisions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued policy guidance to clarify the validity period of employment...
Pilot Program for Stateside H and L Visa Issuance
The Department of State announced that it is launching a pilot program later this year allowing certain H-1B and L...
Registration Schedule Announced for FY2024 H-1B Cap Season
The registration period for the fiscal year 2024 H-1B cap will open on March 1, 2023, at noon Eastern Standard Time...
USCIS Extends COVID-19 Related Flexibilities
Due to difficulties and changes presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)...
Extended Green Card Validity for Conditional Permanent Residents
The processing times for Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence and Form I-829, Petition by Investor...
Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implemented new processes through which nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua,...
Public Charge Final Rule Goes into Effect
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) public charge ground of inadmissibility final rule becomes effective on...