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22 Mar 2023

April 2023 Visa Bulletin

Today, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the April 2023 Visa Bulletin. All cutoff dates listed refer to those in the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based, First Preference (EB1) Category There is no movement in the EB1 category, with...

17 Mar 2023

NewsFlash! Registration Period for FY24 H1B Lottery Extended Through March 20th

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...

11:38 / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

16 Mar 2023

USCIS Updates Guidance on Evidence for O1B Filings

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...

10:02 / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

13 Mar 2023

H1B Status Extension Does Not Extend Status of H-4 Dependents in the U.S.

The Murthy Law Firm routinely receives calls from dependent spouses, such as those admitted in H-4 or L-2 status, who have remained in the United States beyond the expiration date of their respective I-94 cards, under the mistaken belief that an extension of the principal's...

10:40 / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Worker

08 Mar 2023

Guidance for F-1 Students Authorized to Work Based on Severe Economic Hardship

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...

13:38 / F-1 / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Student / USCIS News

06 Mar 2023

Present the Latest H1B Approval Notice to CBP

When an H1B visa foil (commonly referred to as a visa 'stamp') is issued, the consular officer typically annotates the visa with the petition number and expiration date of the I-797 approval notice presented at the U.S. consular post abroad. At the time of admission...

08:20 / Consulates / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Travel / Worker

28 Feb 2023

FAQs on FY24 H1B Cap and the Electronic Registration System

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...

13:30 / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

27 Feb 2023

USCIS Expands Eligibility Under the Child Status Protection Act

On February 14, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) issued updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual that significantly improves the protections offered by the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). Per the new guidance, in certain circumstances, CSPA age determinations may be based...

07:08 / Family Based / For Families / Immediate Relative / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News

23 Feb 2023

Overview of PERM Headquarters Rule

In applying for a PERM labor certification, the worksite generally must be listed. While this location was traditionally the employer's address, the increased use of virtual offices and remote work has complicated the analysis for determining the correct location to note while filing the PERM....

13:18 / Employment Based / For Employers / NewsBrief / Resident

22 Feb 2023

USCIS Extends COVID-19 Flexibilities a Final Time: Through 23.Mar.2023

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended certain flexibilities related to the COVID-19 pandemic through 23.Mar.2023. The USCIS anticipates that this will be the final extension of these measures. Flexible Deadlines Applicable through 23.Mar.2023 Under the extension, applicants and petitioners will continue to have an...

13:11 / Citizen / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News

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