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Lawful Permanent Residents May Use Newly Available Mail Option for Temporary Evidence of Status

March 23, 2023 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (Immigration)

Jackson Lewis

Lawful permanent residents may receive temporary evidence of their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status by mail, rather than physically visiting a field office, USCIS has announced.

LPRs eligible for delivery of temporary evidence of status will be mailed a Form I-94 with ADIT stamp, DHS seal, and a printed

USCIS Issues Additional Guidance in Evaluation of O-1B (Extraordinary Ability) Nonimmigrant Visa Petitions

March 22, 2023 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Visas

Jackson Lewis

USCIS shared updated guidance on how it will evaluate evidence for petitions seeking O-1B classification as individuals of Extraordinary Ability in the Arts or in the Motion Picture and Television Industry (MPTV).

The updated guidance, released on March 3, 2023, is found in the USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 2, Part

USCIS Premium Processing Expansion for F-1, EB-1, EB-2, Others

March 22, 2023 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Visas

Jackson Lewis

USCIS has expanded premium processing for F-1 students to pending Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) applications based on Optional Practice Training (OPT) and STEM OPT. On April 3, 2023, the same will be extended to new EAD applications for OPT and STEM OPT. The cost for this premium processing will be

USCIS Guidance Permits Use of Dates for Filing Chart in Calculating Child Status Protection Act Age

March 22, 2023 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (Immigration)

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently updated its policy manual, effective as of February 14, 2023, to include new provisions regarding how to calculate a “CSPA age” for dependent children approaching the age of 21.

USCIS Extends FY 2024 H-1B Cap Registration Period to March 20, 2023

March 17, 2023 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (Immigration)

On March 17, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services notified the public that it would extend the H-1B cap registration window until Monday, March 20, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

USCIS Updates O-1 Guidance for Extraordinary Ability in Arts and Motion Picture Industries

March 10, 2023 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Visas

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated its policy guidance related to O-1B nonimmigrants of extraordinary ability in the arts and motion picture or television industry. The updated guidance, effective immediately, is intended to clarify how USCIS evaluates evidence submitted by employers seeking to sponsor foreign national employees under

Passport Renewals Experiencing Increased Delays

March 10, 2023 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (Immigration)

Jackson Lewis

U.S. passport renewals are taking longer. Applying for renewals well in advance of travel abroad may be particularly important if you also need a visa in the new passport.

Moreover, many countries require that your passport be valid for at least 3 months, or even 6 months, beyond the period

USCIS Clarifies Guidance on O-1B Extraordinary Ability Visa Eligibility and Updates USCIS Policy Manual

March 9, 2023 | Littler Filed Under: Visas

Littler

On March 3, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued new policy guidance, Evaluating Eligibility for O-1B Visa Category, which describes new updates made to the USCIS Policy Manual.

USCIS Expands Premium Processing for Certain F-1 Students

March 8, 2023 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Visas

On March 6, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced “the expansion of premium processing for certain F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) and F-1 students seeking science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) OPT extensions.”

Visas for F and M Students Can Now Be Issued 365 Days Ahead of Program Start Date

March 5, 2023 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Visas

On February 23, 2023, the U.S. Department of State updated its guidelines to allow F and M students to apply for their student visas to study in the United States up to 365 days prior to the start date of the program as listed on the Form I-20, Certificate of

USCIS Changes Policy Guidance Regarding Special Student Relief

March 5, 2023 | Littler Filed Under: Visas

Littler

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced that it is clarifying the validity period of off-campus employment authorization for international students pursuant to the Special Student Relief (SSR) package.

H-2B Cap for Fiscal Year 2023 Is Met: A Supplemental Cap Increase Summary

March 3, 2023 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Visas

On March 2, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) notified the public that the 33,000 H-2B cap positions within the second half of the fiscal year had been reached. DHS indicated that the number of positions for which DHS had received petitions surpassed the number of total H-2B

USCIS Confirms It Will Accept Employment-Based I-485 Applications Based on March 2023 Visa Bulletin’s ‘Dates for Filing’ Chart

March 1, 2023 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Visas

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that it will accept employment-based I-485, adjustment of status applications, based on the U.S. Department of State’s March 2023 Visa Bulletin’s “Dates for Filing” visa applications chart.

H1B Registration: A Lottery of Sorts

March 1, 2023 | Jones Walker Filed Under: Visas

An H1B visa or status is available for “specialty occupations,” those that require theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and the attainment of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent as a minimum requirement to perform the job duties. 

USCIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Fee Increases

March 1, 2023 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Visas

Jackson Lewis

USCIS has proposed raising its filing fees – and the burden of those increased fees will fall primarily on employers large and small. For example, the filing fee for an H-1B visa would be raised by 70% from $460 to $780. The registration fee for Cap H-1Bs would increase from

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