USCIS released a new I-485 form with extensive changes, including incorporating requests for exemption of an affidavit of support, instructions to file medical exam with the filing, and public charge exemption criteria, must be used as of 10.Feb.2025....
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule permanently implementing a 540-day automatic EAD extension period for eligible EAD renewal applicants, effective 13.Jan.2025....
U.S. Supreme Court rule 9-0 that federal courts cannot review USCIS decision revoking immigrant petitions even if the revocation is erroneous. But you can re-file it, if the eligibility remains in place....
The updated Skills List is to be published on Monday in Federal Register. Some countries, including China, India, Brazil, and South Africa have been deleted from the list altogether. Those subject to the two-year home residency requirement solely based on the previous Skills List no...
The USCIS has received enough petitions to reach the H1B cap for fiscal year 2025, but the next lottery is not too far away! Contact us to start your registration process....
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Federal Register notice designating Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Lebanese nationals continuously residing in the U.S. since 16.Oct.24 & physically present in the U.S. since 27.Nov.24 can apply if otherwise eligible. Read our overview of TPS....
The USCIS changed immigration medical policy, assigning indefinite validity to the Form I-693 medical exam filed with green card cases for certain Afghan nationals, who entered the U.S. during Operation Allies Welcome. A Policy Alert explains the change with a link to the full USCIS...
VP Kamala Harris has called Pres Donald Trump to concede the election. President Trump does not take office before 20.Jan.2025. Until such time, President Joe Biden’s policies and officials govern U.S. immigration actions....
The results of the 2024 election are almost entirely in. Our helpful article explains how a new presidential administration can or cannot change certain immigration benefits....
DHS.gov announces Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Lebanon, allowing eligible Lebanese nationals continuously residing in U.S. since 16.Oct.24 to file initial application. See our Overview of TPS....
