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White House Unveils Border Security Enhancements and EAD Validity Extension

White House Unveils Border Security Enhancements and EAD Validity Extension

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…

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USCIS Waives Biometric Fee for Form I-539

USCIS Waives Biometric Fee for Form I-539

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an exemption from the biometric services fee for Form I-539, the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. Starting from October 1, USCIS is waiving the $85 biometric services fee as a part of the Form I-539 application process. If your application is postmarked on or after October 1, you won’t need to…

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2025 DV Program Opens Soon

2025 DV Program Opens Soon

DV-2025 Program: The online registration period for the DV-2025 Program begins on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4) and concludes on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5). Submission of more than one entry for a person during the registration period will disqualify all entries for that person. Remzi…

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September 2023 Visa Bulletin

September 2023 Visa Bulletin

DOS released the visa bulletin for September 2023. USCIS has specified that all family-sponsored preference categories must refer to the Dates for Filing chart, while all employment-based preference categories must follow the Final Action Dates chart in the visa bulletin. According to the September 2023 visa bulletin, the priority date for the Second preference (F2A) – spouses and children (unmarried…

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USCIS Introduces Online Form for In-Person Appointment Requests

USCIS Introduces Online Form for In-Person Appointment Requests

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced an online form for individuals, attorneys, and accredited representatives to request in-person appointments at local field offices without needing to call the USCIS Contact Center. This form is for appointments related to ADIT stamps, Emergency Advance Parole, Immigration Judge Grants, and more. It’s not a self-scheduling tool; rather, it allows users to…

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540-Day Employment Authorization Extension Ends on October 26, 2023

540-Day Employment Authorization Extension Ends on October 26, 2023

In May 2022, the USCIS introduced a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) due to recognizing significant operational challenges that were causing extensive delays in processing Form I-765 applications. These delays were often exceeding 180 days, leading to gaps in employment authorization and causing eligible applicants to lose their jobs. Under this TFR, found in 8 CFR 274a(d)(5), certain renewal applicants were…

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