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Employment-based Adjustment of Status Applicants: USCIS Urges Applicants to Complete I-693 Medical Forms ASAP for More Efficient Processing

Welcome back to a brand-new week. We have some interesting news for employment-based adjustment of status applicants. Today, Monday, June 27, 2022, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a public engagement notice recommending that members of the public submit their Form I-693 sealed medical examinations as soon as…

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U.S. to announce 300,000 work visas for Mexicans, and Central Americans ahead of President Obrador’s Visit in July

Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is set to visit the White House next month to discuss immigration and make a push for additional U.S. commitments to help curb rates of illegal immigration. It has been rumored that during his visit, the Biden administration will announce an offer of 300,000…

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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Transfers Certain H-1B Petitions to the California Service Center, and USCIS Webinar to Address Current Backlogs on June 22nd at 1 pm ET

We kickoff the start of a brand new week with some new developments in the world of immigration. USCIS Transfers Certain H-1B Petitions to the California Service Center On June 16, 2022, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that certain H-1B petitions, including fiscal year (FY 2023) cap subject…

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What’s going on in the world of immigration? DHS Announces New Exemptions for Afghan Citizens

We are excited to share some very important news for Afghan nationals. On June 14, 2022, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new discretionary powers providing relief to certain Afghan nationals, who do not pose national or public safety risks to the United States. The Secretary of Homeland…

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All About the July 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!

In this blog post, we cover the release of the July Visa Bulletin 2022 and what you can expect for employment based and family preference categories during the upcoming month of July. The Department of State releases the visa bulletin on a monthly basis, which summarizes the availability of immigrant visa…

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U.S. Embassy Havana, Cuba Expands Immigrant Visa Processing to All Immediate Relative Categories

Are you a Cuban national with a pending immigrant visa application? If so, we have some great news for you. The Department of State today announced that the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba will now be responsible for scheduling all immediate relative immigrant visa appointments, including those of spouses and…

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USCIS Releases Immigration Relief Options to Those Affected by Special Situations, Including Nationwide Mass Shootings

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! We hope you had a restful and memorable Memorial Day weekend with your loved ones. In this blog post, we provide some interesting new updates from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. In light of recent mass shootings taking place across the nation, USCIS has provided…

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USCIS Expands Premium Processing to Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions

Did you file an EB-2 National Interest Waiver petition on or before June 1, 2021, and still haven’t received a decision? What about an EB-1 petition as a multinational executive or manager filed on or before January 1, 2021? If so, be prepared for some exciting news! USCIS recently announced…

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This Week in Immigration: Biden Reinstates the Cuban Family Reunification Parole (CFRP) and NVC Suspends Public Inquiry Telephone Line

In this blog post, we share with you new immigration updates including major steps being taken by the Biden administration to support the people of Cuba, and the recent suspension of the NVC public inquiry telephone line. Biden Administration Measures to Support the Cuban People The Biden administration has taken…

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All About the June 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!

In this blog post, we cover the release of the June Visa Bulletin 2022 and what you can expect for employment based and family preference categories during the upcoming month of June. The Department of State releases the visa bulletin on a monthly basis, which summarizes the availability of immigrant visa numbers for…