USCIS determined that for February 2024, applicants in all family-sponsored preference categories and all employment-based preference categories must use the Dates for Filing chart. According to the February 2024 visa bulletin, the priority date for the Second preference (F2A) – spouses and children (unmarried and under 21 years of age) of lawful permanent residents is September 1, 2023. Dates For…
The Department of State provided an update, revealing that they granted more nonimmigrant visas (NIVs) globally in 2023 than in any year since 2015. They also indicated their commitment to minimizing wait times for in-person interviews, especially for visitor visa applicants in countries experiencing unprecedented demand. The Department of State aims to achieve a wait time of under 90 days…
The Department of State (DOS) released information about a trial program allowing qualified H-1B visa holders in the U.S. to renew their visas locally. This program is online from January 29, 2024, to April 1, 2024, exclusively for H-1B principal holders renewing visas issued by specific Canadian and Indian missions within defined dates.
USCIS has attained the required number of petitions to meet the set limits for H-1B visas for the fiscal year 2024. They have sent non-selection notifications to applicants. USCIS will continue processing certain exempt petitions and extensions for existing H-1B workers, along with petitions for changes in employment terms, employers, or additional positions. Remzi Guvenc Kulen Esq. Kulen Law Firm…
USCIS updated the Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-140, affecting Premium Processing upgrades. This change, aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing Service Center costs, will reject Form I-907 received at the incorrect location after January 24, 2024, for a Premium Processing upgrade of a pending Form I-140. To ensure you file your application at the correct address, please check the…
DOS declared that consular officers now have the discretion to waive in-person interviews for specific categories of first-time H-2 visa applicants and other nonimmigrant visa applicants meeting certain criteria. This measure, became effective on January 1, 2024, will be reviewed annually and remains in place until further notice. Remzi Guvenc Kulen Esq. Kulen Law Firm P.C.
USCIS announced transitioning the filing location for Form I-907 related to pending Form I-140 to USCIS lockboxes from December 15, 2023. As of January 14, 2024, any Form I-907 received at the previous service center address will be rejected unless filed concurrently with associated applications. Remzi Guvenc Kulen Esq. Kulen Law Firm P.C.
USCIS issued policy guidance on Form I-751 eligibility, filing, and adjudication, including joint petitions, individual requests, and waivers. Effective since December 12, 2023, this update clarifies conditions for adjusting permanent resident status if conditional permanent resident status is terminated due to a late Form I-751 filing. For more detailed information, refer to the USCIS guidance provided at https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-manual-updates/20231212-Family-BasedCPRs.pdf Remzi Guvenc Kulen…
USCIS announced an inflation adjustment to premium processing fees, increasing fees from $1,500 to $1,685, $1,750 to $1,965, and $2,500 to $2,805, effective February 26, 2024, as authorized under the USCIS Stabilizations Act. USCIS announced that it will increase the fees for Premium Processing. This increase will be effective on February 26, 2024. Some of the fee changes are as…
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