Important Announcements
Court Rules in Favor of L-2 and H-4 EAD
On September 23, 2021, Plaintiffs filed a putative class action alleging, pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (“APA”), that USCIS unlawfully withholds employment authorization incident to status to L-2 Plaintiffs. The suit also alleged that USCIS unlawfully...
Presidential Proclamation on Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Biden Administration's policy is to implement science-based public health measures across all areas of the Federal Government to prevent the further introduction, transmission and spread of COVID-19 into and throughout the United States, including from...
November 2021 Visa Bulletin
Employment Based EB-2 India advanced. Both the China-mainland born and India Employment Third preference final action dates retrogressed.
COVID-19 VACCINE ADVISORY
Individuals submitting Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, on or after October 1, 2021, must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Most applicants filing for adjustment of status to become a lawful permanent resident with U.S....
USCIS Conducts 2nd H1B Lottery
The Filing Window for Registrations Selected in the 2nd H1B Lottery ends Nov 3 USCIS recently determined that additional registrations we needed to reach the FY 2022 numerical allocations. On July 28, USCIS selected previously submitted electronic registrations using...
DHS Extends IE Parole Program
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on May 10, 2021 that the Department of Homeland Security is withdrawing a 2018 notice of proposed rulemaking that proposed to remove the International Entrepreneur program from DHS regulations.
The FY 2022 H1B Cap
The FY 2022 H1B Cap Has Been Reached USCIS has received enough electronic registrations during the initial FY 2022 H1B Cap registration period to reach the FY 2022 H1B Cap numerical allocations including the master's cap exemption. USCIS randomly selected from among...
Immigration Related Updates from India
India Travel Update As India is in the midst of a second and sweeping COVID-19 wave, scheduled international commercial passenger services remain closed. However, international scheduled flights are permitted on select routes on a case-by-case basis. India has...
The FY 2022 H1B Cap Registration Period Has Ended!
The 2022 H1B Cap Registration Period Has Ended! USCIS will conduct computer-generated random selection, aka Lottery, to select regular quota filing registrants, then the master’s quota filing registrants. USCIS will notify employers by March 31 and let them know...
Am I Eligible for DACA?
What is Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)? DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is a U.S. immigration policy that provides a quasi-legal status and employment authorization to certain individuals unlawfully present in the United States after being...
