Did you recently file an L-1 petition as an Intracompany Transferee under a previously approved blanket petition? Then you may want to hear about this important new update. On Thursday August 3, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship, and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new changes to the way that the agency will…
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USCIS Announces Completion of Second H-1B Lottery for FY 2024, Petitioners Notified via myUSCIS Online Accounts
The news we have all been waiting for is finally here. Today, July 31, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship, and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that they have conducted a second lottery to select from previously submitted electronic registrations to reach the FY 2024 numerical cap. At this time, USCIS has notified…
MyProgress USCIS Tool Provides Personalized Processing Time Estimates for Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization and Form I-131 Travel Document
Did you know? The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced the expansion of the myProgress online tool (formerly known as personalized processing times) to include Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. What is myProgress? The myProgress online tool allows applicants to view personalized estimates…
USCIS Modernizes Approach to Managing Form I-526 Petition Inventory
In this blog post, we close out the week with some great news that may be of interest to EB-5 Immigrant Investors. On Tuesday July 18th the U.S. Citizenship, and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new changes to the processing of Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor, for EB-5 investment…
CBP Announces ESTA Ineligibility for Travelers Who Have Been Present in Cuba or are Dual Nationals of Cuba and a Visa Waiver Program Country
In this blog post, we share with you an important announcement from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Carrier Liaison Program. The agency has announced that certain nationals participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), who have been physically present in Cuba, or who are dual nationals of Cuba and…
Breaking Down the August Visa Bulletin: Final Action EB-1 and EB-3 Retrogressions, and Modest Advancements for F1 and F2B Mexico
We are happy to report that the August Visa Bulletin has been released! As we do every month, we share what you can expect to see in the upcoming month’s visa bulletin for family-sponsored and employment-based preference categories to help you prepare for your immigrant visa filing at a U.S.…
What’s New in Immigration: DHS Announces Family Reunification Parole Program for Immigrant Beneficiaries from Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras
This past week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the implementation of a new Family Reunification Parole (FRP) program for foreign nationals of Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, that falls in line with previous governmental policies aimed at reducing unlawful migration. The program will benefit nationals of such…
USCIS Launches New Online Rescheduling Tool for Biometrics Appointments
We are excited to share with you a new self-service tool released by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Beginning on June 28th USCIS has announced that biometrics service appointments can be rescheduled online using your myUSCIS online account. Benefit requestors, attorneys, and accredited representatives will be able to…
Happy Independence Day from the Law Offices of Jacob Sapochnick!
As we celebrate this great country on the 4th of July, may we remember our blessings of living in a free country where we are all created equal. Warm wishes to you and yours on this Fourth of July! In observance of the Independence Day holiday our offices will be…
New ICE Change of Address Tool for Noncitizens Awaiting Immigrant Court Proceedings
We are happy to inform our readers that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a new online change of address form for noncitizens. What is the online change of address form? This new form gives noncitizens the option to update their information online instead of having to do…