Marriage is One of the Fastest Ways to Get a Green Card
There are several ways to get a green card – all of which require a sponsor. The most common ways are through an employer or a family member. Employment-based sponsorship is an arduous process, requiring a company to demonstrate that it could not find any available U.S. workers to fill a certain position. Family-based sponsorship […]
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USCIS Announces Increase in Premium Processing Fees in 2024
USCIS announced that it will be increasing the filing fees for certain I-907 premium processing applications. The increase will commence on February 26, 2024. Any applications received before this date will be subject to the current fee, while any applications postmarked on or after February 26, 2024 will be subject to the new fee. […]
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USCIS Announces Proposed Changes to the H-1B Program
On October 20, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it is proposed considerable changes to the existing H-1B program. Some of the notable proposals include: Streamlining eligibility requirements: The criteria for specialty occupation positions would be revised to ensure a direct relationship between the required degree/major and the duties of the position. […]
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USCIS Exempts Biometrics Fee for All Form I-539 Applicants
USCIS announced on September 25, 2023 that it will waive the $85 biometrics fee for all I-539 change/extension of status applications received on or after October 1, 2023. Applications received before October 1st will still be subject to the fee (if applicable to the category sought) and may still be scheduled for a biometrics appointment. […]
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USCIS to Conduct Second H-1B Lottery
UPDATE: USCIS completed the draw on July 31, 2023. On July 27, 2023, USCIS announced that it will be conducting a second H-1B lottery for the 2024 fiscal year. The initial lottery was conducted in March 2023 and the number of applications exceeded the cap by several hundred thousand. The filing period for those who […]
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H-1B Layoff Grace Period May Be Extended From 60 Days to 180 Days
On March 14, 2023, a presidential advisory sub-committee voted to recommend increasing the grace period for H-1B workers who have been laid off or terminated from 60 days to 180 days. While the policy has not been finalized, we can expect to learn more about whether it will go into effect in the coming months. Stay […]
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