State Department officials have announced that a restricted number of H-1B specialty occupation workers will have the opportunity to extend their visas in the United States starting in January. Additionally, the agency is actively working on extending interview waivers for specific temporary visas and introducing a digital visa for travel to the US. Initially, the implementation of the H-1B domestic…
Certain applicants are required to pay a filing fee for Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization), but they may qualify for a fee waiver. USCIS offers guidance on how to request a fee waiver for Form I-765, providing information on the necessary documentation to support the fee waiver request and explaining the concept of a means-tested public benefit. When applicants…
USCIS has introduced an Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) self-service tool, providing individuals with a USCIS online account the convenience of updating their mailing and physical address for pending applications, petitions, or requests all in one centralized location. Through E-COA, individuals with a USCIS online account can efficiently manage address updates for pending applications, petitions, or requests without the need…
USCIS determined that for November 2023, applicants in all family-sponsored preference categories and all employment-based preference categories must use the Dates for Filing chart. According to the November 2023 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…
USCIS determined that for October 2023, applicants in all family-sponsored preference categories and all employment-based preference categories must use the Dates for Filing chart. According to the October 2023 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 White House has unveiled a set of fresh initiatives aimed at bolstering border security. These measures encompass the expansion of Family Expedited Removal Management (FERM), the strengthening of the DHS’s facilities for detainment and processing, expeditious processing for parolees who have arranged appointments through CBP One for their EADs, and additional measures. USCIS is set to extend the maximum…
