The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) recently announced a new mail delivery process for lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to receive an alien documentation, identification, and telecommunication (ADIT) stamp (also known as an I-551 stamp) as temporary evidence of the LPR's status. Under the new...
Answer While it is possible to file an H1B petition while the beneficiary is outside the United States, the case would have to be filed for consular notification (also commonly called "consular processing"). If the case is filed for consular notification, the USCIS will not approve...
On March 15, 2023, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its ability-to-pay guidance, which can be found in Volume 6, Chapter 4 of the USCIS Policy Manual. The new guidance from the USCIS regarding the sponsoring employer's ability to pay applies only...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is expanding premium processing service for F-1 students applying for employment authorization documents (EADs) pursuant to OPT and STEM OPT extensions. The USCIS goal is to offer a more predictable process for timely adjudication for F-1 students applying...
This afternoon, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that enough initial registrations were submitted to the fiscal year 2024 (FY24) H1B cap, including the advanced degree exemption (master's cap). The online accounts should now show one of the following for each registration:Submitted...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended the deadline to submit registrations for the fiscal year 2024 (FY24) H1B lottery through 5:00 pm Eastern Time (ET) on March 20, 2023. This change was implemented due to technical difficulties that arose with the H1B...
On March 3, 2023, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released guidance clarifying how it evaluates evidence to determine eligibility for O1B nonimmigrants of extraordinary ability in the arts and of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry. This guidance provides...
Answer The regulation states that the 60-day grace period starts upon the "cessation of employment." So, in a case like this, it has been open to interpretation whether the grace period starts following the last day the person performs work, or if it starts following the...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released updated policy guidance related to employment authorization for F-1 nonimmigrant students who qualify for special student relief (SSR) based on severe economic hardship. More specifically, the guidance serves to clarify the maximum length of time the...
H1B cap filing season is nearly upon us, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) again will use the electronic registration system, which was first implemented in March 2020. Below are answers to several frequently asked questions sent by both foreign nationals and prospective...
