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USCIS issues final rules increasing filing fees and premium processing fees

Recently, USCIS published a final rule increasing certain government filing fees effective April 1, 2024. In addition, it announced a final rule that …

US Citizenship and Immigration Services announces H-1B cap registration period

Pilot Program To Renew Certain H-1B Visas in the United States Begins on Jan. 29, 2024

Registration for 2025 Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery Opens Oct. 4, 2023; Israel Added to the Visa Waiver Program

The U.S. Department of State will begin accepting online registrations for the 2025 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery starting Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, at noon …

DHS Updates Form I-9 and Announces Flexible Alternatives to the Employment Eligibility Verification Process for E-Verify Participants

New version of Form I-9 to be released on Aug. 1, 2023 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced modifications to the Form I-9, …

USCIS Announces It Will Be Making a Second Round of Selections From Registrations Submitted in the FY24 H-1B Lottery

Today, USCIS announced that it will be making additional selections from the FY24 H-1B registrations it received in order to reach the FY24 numerical …

With Temporary I-9 Flexibilities Due to Sunset, Employers Must Complete Physical Inspection of I-9 Documents by Aug. 30, 2023

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently reminded employers that they must complete the …

USCIS Announces a New Process for Obtaining Temporary Proof of LPR Status

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new process for obtaining temporary proof of LPR (lawful permanent resident, or …

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Announces a Phase-In of Premium Processing and New Online-Filing Procedures for Certain F-1 Students Seeking OPT or STEM OPT Extensions

USCIS has expanded premium processing for certain F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT extensions. Specifically, for a fee …

USCIS Announces H-1B Electronic Registration Process for Upcoming FY24 Cap Season

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will hold the H-1B electronic registration process for the fiscal year 2024 H-1B cap …

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Settles Lawsuit Regarding Adjudication of I-539 and I-765 Applications for H-4 and L-2 Dependents That Are Filed Concurrently With I-129 Extensions for Principal Applicant

On Jan. 20, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) agreed to settle a class action lawsuit challenging H-4 and L-2 adjudication delays. …

Recent Developments in Business Immigration Law

USCIS Expands Premium Processing Eligibility to All EB-1 and EB-2 I-140 Petitions Beginning Jan. 30, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) …