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USCIS Announcement on FY 2023 2nd Round H-1B Lottery
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On March 29th, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an official statement announcing the first-round results from the F.Y. 2023
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USCIS Announces A Way To Increase Efficiency: Will This Effect Processing?
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These goals are USCIS personnel metrics that influence case processing speed and affect how long it takes the agency to handle matters.
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Guidance for Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny Could Mean More Immigration Benefit Approval and Less Risk
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USCIS Continues to Process Application for Employment Authorization (EAD), Extension Requests (Form I-765) Amid Closures
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USCIS will continue processing Application for Employment Authorization Extension Requests (Form I-765) by reusing submitted biometrics.
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New Policy Guidelines From USCIS Could Make It Easier To Get Your Visa Extended!
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Breaking! New policy guidance instructs immigration officers to give deference to prior determinations when adjudicating extension requests
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A Call for USCIS to Extend Deadlines Amid Pandemic COVID-19
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USCIS has the power to help U.S. employers and lawfully admitted foreign nationals to extend any and all immigration-related deadlines.
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USCIS Introduces More Policies To Deter International Students
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International students face more difficulties as U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services continues to reinterpret and redefine policy language.
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USCIS Issuing 280,000 Green Card Backlog
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A record number of green card surplus is putting a huge pressure on USCIS. Under immense pressure USCIS has to issue 280,000 greens cards.
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USCIS Clarifies Policy For L-1 Visa Holders
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USCIS has recently clarified that L-1 employees must meet the one-year foreign work requirement to be eligible for consideration.
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USCIS Premium Processing Expanded & Cost Increased
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Congress passes Bill adding new USCIS Premium Processing categories in good news for those who need their cases decided more quickly.
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USCIS Responds To COVID-19 With Special Consideration For RFEs And NOIDS for Measures To Protect Immigrant Workforce
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March 26, 2020: USCIS Responds to COVID-19 with Special Consideration for RFEs and NOIDS for Measures to Protect Immigrant Workforce
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How To Get Into The United States On B-1/B-2 Visitors Visa During The Pandemic And Trump Presidency
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After news that U.S. consulates are going to start reopening, getting a B-1 or B-2 visitor's visa to the United States is still tricky. Follow our top...
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