The International Entrepreneur Rule (IER) allows DHS to grant up to 2,5 years of “parole” to noncitizen entrepreneurs if their U.S. start-up meets specific criteria. This can be extended by another 2,5 years based on additional benchmarks, totaling up to 5 years. Key details include: Eligibility: Entrepreneurs must have established their start-up in the U.S. within the past five years.…
Visa Bulletin For May 2024 (state.gov), applicants in all family-sponsored preference categories must use the Dates for Filing chart and all employment-based preference categories must use the Final Action Dates chart. According to the May 2024 visa bulletin, the priority date for the Second preference (F2A) – spouses and children (unmarried and under 21 years of age) of lawful permanent…
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DOS posted the visa bulletin for May 2023. USCIS determined that for May 2023, all family-sponsored preference categories must use the Dates for Filing chart and all employment-based preference categories must use the Final Action Dates chart in the visa bulletin. According to May 2023 visa bulletin, visa numbers will still be current for Second preference (F2A) – spouses and…
USCIS has extended the temporary suspension of biometrics submission requirements for certain applicants filing Form I-539 for an extension of stay or change of status to H-4, L-2, or E nonimmigrant status. Adjudications for these categories will proceed based on biographic information and related background checks without fingerprints and a photograph. The suspension has been extended through September 30, 2023.…
USCIS has clarified that paper-based benefit requests, such as those filed within a certain time period or by a certain age, will be considered timely if received by the end of the next business day if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday. The same policy also applies to mailed responses to a Request for Evidence…
