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20 Dec 2023

NewsFlash! Details of Domestic Visa Renewal Program Released

The details of the U.S. Department of State (DOS) pilot program to resume renewals of H1B visas from within the United States have been released, and will be officially published in the Federal Register tomorrow. The program will begin accepting applications on January 29, 2024....

13 Dec 2023

NewsFlash! H1B Cap Reached for FY2024

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that the H1B cap limit for fiscal year 2024 (FY24) has been reached. This applies to both the 65,000 regular H1B cap limit as well as the 20,000 advanced degree (masters) cap exemptions.The USCIS had to...

12:57 / For Employers / For Individuals / H1B / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

11 Dec 2023

January 2024 Visa Bulletin

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the January 2024 Visa Bulletin this afternoon. There is significant movement in the employment-based, first preference (EB1) category, and far more modest movement in some of the other oversubscribed categories. All cutoff dates listed refer to those in...

16:01 / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / Investor / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

06 Dec 2023

Visa Processing Updates for U.S. Consular Posts in India

There are two recent updates that impact how certain nonimmigrant visas are being processed at U.S. consular posts in India. The first update relates to a procedural change that impacts certain foreign nationals who scheduled nonimmigrant visa appointments in India on or after November 15,...

17:18 / Consulates / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Student / Travel

04 Dec 2023

U.S. Citizen Sponsorship of a Foreign National Fiancé/e or Spouse

In the United States, Valentine's Day often brings with it an increase in marriage proposals. U.S. immigration law has long-valued the idea of family unity. And, to that end, a U.S. citizen (USC) wishing to bring a foreign national fiancé/e or spouse to the United...

10:50 / Citizen / Consulates / Family Based / For Families / Immediate Relative / Immigrant Family / K-1 & K-3 / NewsBrief / Resident

29 Nov 2023

More Details Released on Upcoming Domestic Visa Renewal Program

On November 28, 2023, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) held a briefing, which included some updated information on the upcoming pilot program for domestic visa renewals. Per the DOS, the program, which will allow certain foreign nationals to renew visa foils (commonly referred to...

16:59 / Consulates / For Employers / For Individuals / Government / NewsBrief / Travel / Worker

22 Nov 2023

Overview of Temporary Protected Status

When conditions in a foreign country temporarily prevent the country's nationals from returning home safely, the United States may designate that country for temporary protected status (TPS). TPS allows a national of a designated country who is present in the U.S. to remain in the...

17:47 / For Individuals / NewsBrief / USCIS News

20 Nov 2023

USCIS Provides Updates for Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions

On November 8, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that effective immediately, updates are being implemented to the guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual for adjudicating special immigrant juvenile (SIJ) petitions. Background The SIJ classification is designed for noncitizens in the United States who...

16:12 / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / USCIS News

15 Nov 2023

When my H1B petition was filed, my employer listed on the I-129 that the consulate in Chennai should be notified. I actually want to apply for my visa stamp in Hyderabad, though. Will that be a problem?

Answer Normally, applying for a visa foil (or "stamp") at a different consulate than the one listed on the I-129 is not much of an issue. It may result in a small delay, but such delays typically are resolved in under 2 weeks. (15.Nov.2023)Sheela Murthy and...

18:31 / Consulates / FAQs / For Individuals / Worker

15 Nov 2023

Summary of President Biden’s AI Executive Order

On October 30, 2023, U.S. President Joseph Biden issued a wide ranging executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) which, in part, calls for the expansion of immigration opportunities for highly skilled foreign nationals with expertise in AI or other critical and emerging technologies to study,...

17:49 / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / USCIS News / Worker

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