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18 Aug 2025

USCIS Updates Policy Manual for Family-Based Immigrant Petitions

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Policy Manual was recently updated, providing guidance related to family-based petitions. This update explains and clarifies eligibility criteria, filing procedures, interview scheduling, and other issues. Most notable is the USCIS decision to issue notices to appear (NTAs) –...

11 Aug 2025

USCIS Policy Change Puts More Children at Risk of Aging Out

On 08.Aug.2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual, rescinding the policy that allows a child’s age calculation under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) sometimes to be based on the more favorable dates-for-filing chart (Chart B),...

09:55 / Family Based / For Families / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News / Visa Bulletin

31 Jul 2025

USCIS Submits Proposed Rule for H1B Weighted Selection Process

Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) submitted a proposed rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), titled "Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions." While the text of the proposed rule has not yet been...

16:06 / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

18 Jul 2025

NewsFlash! H1B Cap Reached for FY2026

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that the H1B cap limit for fiscal year 2026 (FY26) 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 only had...

10:39 / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

14 Jul 2025

Expanded Use of Notices to Appear (NTAs) Since Feb 2025

As noted in the MurthyDotCom NewsBrief, USCIS Notice to Appear (NTA) Memo Could Result in Harsh Consequences (04.Mar.2025), the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memorandum in February 2025, expanding the types of situations that may lead to the issuance of a...

10:01 / For Individuals / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

02 Jul 2025

When will we know if there is going to be a second H1B lottery?

Answer The USCIS likely will announce whether a second lottery will be necessary by the end of July or beginning of August. (02.Jul.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs...

14:54 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / USCIS News / Worker

25 Jun 2025

Can an employee pay for the green card processing expenses?

Answer The U.S. Department of Labor requires that the employer pay for the PERM labor certification and related expenses. The USCIS does not have the same view, so the expenses of the I-140 and I-485 (legal fees, filing fees, costs) can be paid for by the...

06:29 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident / USCIS News

16 Jun 2025

USCIS Restricts Validity of Medical Exam Form I-693

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a change in the validity period of the report of medical examination and vaccination record (form I-693). Per the updated policy, an I-693 signed by a Civil Surgeon after 01.Nov.2023 will remain valid only for the...

10:32 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News

05 Jun 2025

Trump to Implement Travel Ban on Nationals from 12 Countries, Effective 09.Jun.2025

Yesterday, President Trump signed a proclamation barring the admission of nationals of twelve countries, and partially restricting admission of nationals from seven other countries, as of Monday, 09.Jun.2025. This total travel ban will apply to nationals of the following twelve countries:Afghanistan Chad Equatorial Guinea ...

12:22 / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Travel / USCIS News

08 May 2025

DHS Reportedly Freezes the EBE Program for Issuing Social Security Cards

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reportedly frozen the Enumeration Beyond Entry (EBE) program under which noncitizens could request a social security number on various U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) forms, including Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization; Form I-485, Application to...

17:04 / AOS/CP / Citizen / Employment Based / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News

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