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USCIS Updates Policy Manual Increasing Validity Period of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to Five Years
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USCIS Will No Longer Require Biometric Services Fee for all Form I-539 Applicants Starting October 1st
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Biden Administration Accelerates Processing of Work Authorizations (EADs) for Certain Applicants and Announces 5 Year EAD Validity Periods Starting October 1st
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All About the October Visa Bulletin
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Federal Judge Declares DACA Illegal, While Allowing Existing DACA Recipients to Renew Benefits
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Asylum News: USCIS To Require Interpreters for Affirmative Asylum Applicant Interviews starting September 13th
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Immigration Roundup: State Department Introduces Digital Visas for K Visa Applicants in Ireland, DV Lottery FY 2023 Visa Cap Reached, and Expiration of MRV Fee Receipts
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Happy Labor Day from the Law Offices of Jacob Sapochnick!
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USCIS Reopens Field Office in Havana, Cuba
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DHS Extends and Redesignates Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months through April 19, 2025
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What’s New in Immigration: USCIS Introduces New Online Appointment Request Form for In-Person Appointments at Local Field Offices
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DHS Announces Modernization of Cuban and Haitian Family Reunification Parole
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Your Guide to the September 2023 Visa Bulletin
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New Updates for L-1 Nonimmigrant Blanket Visa Applicants
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USCIS Announces Completion of Second H-1B Lottery for FY 2024, Petitioners Notified via myUSCIS Online Accounts
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USCIS Announces there will be a Second H-1B Lottery to Select Additional Registrations for the FY 2024 H-1B Cap
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MyProgress USCIS Tool Provides Personalized Processing Time Estimates for Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization and Form I-131 Travel Document
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USCIS Modernizes Approach to Managing Form I-526 Petition Inventory
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CBP Announces ESTA Ineligibility for Travelers Who Have Been Present in Cuba or are Dual Nationals of Cuba and a Visa Waiver Program Country
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Breaking Down the August Visa Bulletin: Final Action EB-1 and EB-3 Retrogressions, and Modest Advancements for F1 and F2B Mexico
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What’s New in Immigration: DHS Announces Family Reunification Parole Program for Immigrant Beneficiaries from Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras
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USCIS Launches New Online Rescheduling Tool for Biometrics Appointments
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Happy Independence Day from the Law Offices of Jacob Sapochnick!
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New ICE Change of Address Tool for Noncitizens Awaiting Immigrant Court Proceedings
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All About the EB-3 Retrogression for India in the July Visa Bulletin
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USCIS Announces Expansion of Premium Processing for Applicants Seeking to Change into F, M, or J Nonimmigrant Status
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Nonimmigrant Visa Fee Increases Effective June 17, 2023
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July Visa Bulletin: Big Advancements for Family Sponsored Categories, and EB-3 Retrogressions
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Department of State Vows to Decrease Administrative Processing, but is it an Empty Promise?
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Important Announcements for F or M International Students and Increases in Fees Starting May 30, 2023
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All About the June 2023 Visa Bulletin
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This Week in Immigration: CBP Releases Update ending COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for International Travelers, New CDC Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Civil Surgeons Completing Form I-693 Immigration Medical Examination
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USCIS Releases Tips for Supporters and Beneficiaries of Uniting for Ukraine and Parole Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans
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State Department Announces the End of COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Nonimmigrant International Air Travelers and Land Travelers, Starting May 12th
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What’s New in Immigration: USCIS provides guidance on responses to Requests for Evidence, NOIDs etc. where Deadline Falls on Weekend or Holiday
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New Insights into the FY 2024 H-1B Electronic Registration Period – Most Competitive Season Yet with Record High Registrations
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This Week in Immigration: Suspension of Visa Services in Sudan, ICE launches online CeBONDS capability to automate bond payments
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What’s New in Immigration: USCIS Extends Temporary Suspension of Biometrics Submission for Form I-539 Applicants seeking H-4, L-2, or E Status
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President Biden Announces Plan to Expand Health Coverage to DACA Recipients
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Your Guide to the May 2023 Visa Bulletin
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H-2B Visa News: Employers May File for FY 2023 Beginning April 13, 2023
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Immigration Roundup for the Week: USCIS Removes 60-day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Form I-693 Medical Examination for Green Card Applicants, New Filing Address for Courier Delivery to USCIS Phoenix Lockbox
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All About the April 2023 Visa Bulletin
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BREAKING: USCIS Completes H-1B FY 2024 Electronic Registration Selection Process
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Announces End of Flexibility for Responding to RFEs
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USCIS Introduces Mail Delivery for Receiving ADIT Stamp for LPRs with Lost or Stolen Green Cards
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USCIS Removes Biometrics Requirement for Form I-526E EB-5 Regional Center Petitioners
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DHS Extends and Redesignates Somalia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months through September 17, 2024
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BREAKING NEWS: USCIS Expands Premium Processing for Certain F-1 Students Seeking OPT or STEM OPT
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Will Tech Layoffs Create Greater Odds at Winning the H-1B Visa Lottery?
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UPDATE: USCIS Extends Comment Period to the Proposed Rule Increasing USCIS Filing Fees until March 13, 2023
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AILA Meeting with State Department Representatives: Q & A
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The March 2023 Visa Bulletin Is Here! What You Need to Know
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Immigration Roundup: What’s New in Immigration?
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State Department Announces Pilot Program for Domestic Visa Renewal for H-1B and L Visa Holders
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What’s New in Immigration? USCIS Updates Policy Manual Clarifying Physical Presence Requirement for Asylees and Refugees, and H-1B Electronic Registration Webinar February 8, 2023 2 pm ET
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Introducing the New 2023 Green Card and Employment Authorization Document
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FY 2024 H-1B Season to Kick Off: H-1B Electronic Registration Period Opens March 1, 2023 Noon ET
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Announces Final Extension of Flexibility for Responding to RFEs through March 23, 2023
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USCIS Announces 48-Month Extension of Green Card Validity for Conditional Permanent Residents with a Pending Form I-751 or Form I-829
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Biden Administration Extends and Redesignates Somalia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
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USCIS Implements Final Phase of Premium Processing Expansion for EB-1 and EB-2 I-140 Petitions and Announces Planned Expansion for F-1 students seeking OPT
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USCIS and DHS Announce NEW 2-Year Parole Program for Cubans, Haitians, Venezuelans, and Nicaraguans to Enter the USA Starting January 6, 2023
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Biden administration extends TPS protections for Yemeni Nationals, Re-Registration Period Open from January 3rd through March 4th
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What’s happening in the world of immigration? USCIS Announces Proposed Increase in Immigration Filing Fees in the New Year
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State Department Announces Continuation of its Interview Waiver Policy for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants until December 2023
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All About the January 2023 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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USCIS Announces Trial Testing, New Updates to the N-400 Naturalization Test in 2023
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USCIS Reveals New Policy Automatically Extending Green Cards for Naturalization Applicants Starting December 12, 2022
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Immigration Updates: TPS Extensions for Haitians and USCIS Commitments to Immigration in the New Year 2023
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U.S. Visa Will Debut New look with New Image Replacing Abraham Lincoln in 2023
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Diversity Visa Reassignment Procedure for Afghan Nationals
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All About the December 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
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AILA Roundtable with State Department Representatives: Applying for Visas as Third Country Nationals, Interview Waivers, PPP E-2 Recipients, Expedites for Afghan Nationals, and More!
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DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
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U.S. Embassy Havana to Fully Resume Immigrant Visa Processing Beginning January 2023
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DHS Takes Steps to Protect DACA with Final Rule in Federal Register
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USCIS Announces Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) Loses Accreditation: How this Impacts F-1 Students, STEM OPT Extensions, H-1B Master’s Cap, and More…
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DHS Announces Ethiopia Designation for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
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Status of Worldwide Consular Visa Operations, October 2022
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USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities until January 24, 2023
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All About the November 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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USCIS Opens New Admissions Process for Venezuelans, Starting Today October 18, 2022
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Biden Administration Launches New Entry Program for Venezuelan Nationals, Mirroring Uniting for Ukraine
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USCIS Extends its Temporary Waiver of the 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Form I-693 Green Card Medical Exams
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U.S. Appellate Court Declares DACA Illegal, Sending Lawsuit to Lower Court
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FY 2024 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Opens Wednesday October 5, 2022 to November 8, 2022
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USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 24 Months for I-90 Green Card Renewals and Replacements
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All About the COVID-19 Vaccine Waiver and Success Story: Vaccine Waiver Based on Religious Belief or Moral Conviction
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Asylum Seekers Skyrocket at San Diego and El Paso Ports of Entry
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USCIS Implements Third Phase of Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
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Biden administration extends TPS protections for Venezuelan Nationals, Re-Registration Period Opens
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All About the October 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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USCIS Announces Resumption of the Cuban Family Reunification Parole (CFRP) Program
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USCIS Updates Fiscal Year 2022 Employment-Based Adjustment of Status FAQs
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DHS hosting upcoming webinar for nationals of Cameroon interested in applying for Temporary Protected Status: September 8, 2022
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Immigration Roundup: What’s New This Week? News for Selectees of Diversity Visa Lottery FY 2023
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USCIS Completes the H-1B Cap Selection Process for FY 2023
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Biden administration to launch Afghan family reunification portal
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New USCIS Data Reveals Employment Authorization Processing Crisis for Asylum Seekers
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DHS Updates COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Uniting for Ukraine Parolees
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All About the September 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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American Bar Association Shines Spotlight on Kely Martell for her Work as an Interpreter Volunteer
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Immigration Updates: USCIS Announces I-589 Asylum Receipt Notice Issuance Delays and I-765 E-Filing for (C)(11) Parolees
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Continued Flexibility for Responding to RFEs through October 23, 2022
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This Week in Immigration News: Supreme Court Blocks Biden’s Immigration Policy Prioritizing Deportation for Public Safety Risks
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USCIS to Implement Second Phase of Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
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What’s New in Immigration: Uniting for Ukraine: USCIS Extends Completion of Medical Screening & Attestation Within 90 Days of Arrival to the United States, EB-5 Updates
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DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela
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Success Story Roundup: Three Case Studies of Victorious O-1 visas for Individuals of Extraordinary Abilities in Business and the Arts
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Happy Fourth of July From The Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick!
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CBP Announces the End of Policy Allowing U.S. Citizens to Use Expired Passports to Re-Enter the U.S. from Abroad
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Employment-based Adjustment of Status Applicants: USCIS Urges Applicants to Complete I-693 Medical Forms ASAP for More Efficient Processing
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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
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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
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What’s going on in the world of immigration? DHS Announces New Exemptions for Afghan Citizens
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All About the July 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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U.S. Embassy Havana, Cuba Expands Immigrant Visa Processing to All Immediate Relative Categories
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Secretary Mayorkas Designates Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
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USCIS to Host Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Public Engagement Session for Afghanistan, Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 2 pm ET
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USCIS Releases Immigration Relief Options to Those Affected by Special Situations, Including Nationwide Mass Shootings
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USCIS Expands Premium Processing to Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
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This Week in Immigration: Biden Reinstates the Cuban Family Reunification Parole (CFRP) and NVC Suspends Public Inquiry Telephone Line
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TPS Registration Process for Afghanistan Begins Today May 20, 2022
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This week in immigration news: DHS Announces 35,000 Additional H-2B Visas Available during second half of fiscal year 2022
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All About the June 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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USCIS Announces New and Improved Case Processing Webpage
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Breaking News: USCIS Announces Automatic Extensions of EADs up to 540 days for certain categories
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President Biden Eyes Russian STEM Talent Calling for Exemption of the Employment Sponsorship Requirement for Highly Educated
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All About the May 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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Uniting for Ukraine Humanitarian Parole Program Launches
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Biden Administration Launches Humanitarian Parole Program, Uniting for Ukraine
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TPS Registration Process for Ukraine and Sudan Begins Tomorrow Tuesday April 19, 2022
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USCIS Announces E-Filing for DACA Renewals, and DOS Confirms Processing of EB-5 Regional Center Visas
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USCIS Issues Guidance Highlighting Discretionary Power to Waive In-Person Interviews for I-751 Applicants, U.S. Embassy Havana to Process IR-5 Visas in May of 2022
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USCIS Announces Continued Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests Through July 25, 2022
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This Week in Immigration News: H-1B FY 2023 Selections Completed!
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USCIS Pushes for Decrease in Processing Times and Announces Expansion of Premium Processing Service
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Secretary Mayorkas Designates Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
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Department of State Clarifies Possibility of Local Filing of Form I-130 Petitions at U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad for Ukrainian, Afghan, and Ethiopian Immediate Relatives Fleeing Conflict
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President Biden Resurrects EB-5 Regional Center Program Until 2027: What You Need to Know
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Your Guide to the April 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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What is USCIS doing to solve the lengthy backlogs? Continuing Appropriations Report Sheds Light on USCIS Plans
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DOS Publishes Guidance and Resources for Ukrainian Nationals
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GREEN CARD FILERS: USCIS to Start Sending Separate EAD and AP Approvals, Discontinuing EAD/AP Combo Card
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BREAKING NEWS: Secretary Mayorkas Designates Ukrainians in the United States to Receive Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
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USCIS H-1B FY 2023 Season Updates!
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BREAKING NEWS: CDC Amends Guidance Allowing Ukrainian Nationals Entry Without Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test
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U.S. Government Suspends Consular Services at U.S. Embassy, Kyiv, Ukraine
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Your Guide to the March 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Updates its Guidelines to Increase Validity Period of Employment Authorization Documents for Certain Applicants, & H-1B FY 2023 Registration Reminders
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CBP Issuing Work-Authorized I-94s for E and L Spouses Effective January 31, 2022
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USCIS Updates Policy Guidelines: 2-Year EADs to be Issued for Asylees, Refugees, VAWA self-petitioners, and withholding of deportation or removal applicants, for EADs filed on or after February 7, 2022
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DHS Releases Travel Restrictions for Certain Unvaccinated Non-citizens at Land Ports of Entry Between the U.S. border with Canada and Mexico
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FY 2023 H-1B Season On the Horizon: H-1B Electronic Registration Period Opens March 1, 2022 Noon ET
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Department of State/AILA Liaison Committee Meeting Q&A Highlights: What is DOS doing to eliminate the Visa Backlogs? What is the status of processing at missions in China? & More!
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F/M/J Visa Applicants who are Residents of Russia can now apply at U.S. Missions Kazakhstan, Belgrade, and Yerevan
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DHS Issues Federal Notice Updating STEM Designated Degrees for Post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) Eligibility
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Certain EOIR Immigration Court Hearings Postponed due to Omicron COVID Surge
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Your Guide to the February 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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What’s Happening in Immigration: Diversity Visa Reassignment Procedures for Kabul and Baghdad
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What’s New in Immigration? President Biden Revokes Proclamation 10315 Lifting Travel Ban from African Countries
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DOS Proposed Rule to Raise Several Consular Service Fees including E Visas, B1/B2, J-1 Waivers, BCC, and More
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USCIS Announces Continued Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests Through March 26, 2022
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U.S. Citizens Stranded Abroad Can Continue to Re-Enter With Expired U.S. Passports until March 31, 2022
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Department of State Releases Information Regarding Waiver of the In-Person Interview Requirement for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
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Your Guide to the January 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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New Temporary Rule: Waiver of Personal Appearance and In-Person Oath Requirement for Certain Immigrant Visa Applicants Due to COVID-19
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The Latest on the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program, AILA Urges USCIS to Hold EB-5 RC Petitions in Abeyance
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USCIS Announces Temporary Waiver of “60-Day Rule” for Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693)
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BREAKING: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Announces New COVID-19 Testing Requirements for International Air Travelers
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Applicants May Now File Forms I-821 and I-765 Online!
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President Biden Signs New Travel Ban Proclamation Amid Omicron Variant Impacting 8 Countries
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A Thanksgiving Message from Sapochnick Law
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Third H-1B Lottery: USCIS Selects Additional Registrations for the FY 2022 H-1B Cap
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USCIS Policy Manual Updates Automatic Employment Authorization Policy for Dependent Spouses in E, L, Status, and Certain H-4 Visa Dependent Spouses
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Your Guide to the December 2021 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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BREAKING: Biden Administration Settles Class-Action Lawsuit Allowing L-2 and H-4 Spouses to Work Incident to Status
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49 Plaintiffs File Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Extreme I-765 Work Permit Processing Delays for Green Card Applicants and E-2 Spouses
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Immigration Roundup Reminders: U.S. Welcomes International Air Travel for Fully Vaccinated Starting Monday November 8th, Canada/Mexico Land Border Open for Fully Vaccinated Non-Essential Travel, Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Closing November 9th, and More!
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New House Reconciliation Bill Would Exempt Employment-Based Immigrants from Numerical Limitations
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DOS Q&A Session with Charlie Oppenheim: November 2021 Visa Bulletin Projections and Beyond
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Breaking Down the NEW White House Proclamation Rescinding the COVID-19 Geographic Travel Bans Effective Nov. 8
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DHS Announces U.S. to open land borders with Canada, Mexico to fully vaccinated non-essential foreign travelers on November 8th
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White House Announces It Will Lift Travel Bans on November 8 for Fully Vaccinated Foreign Travelers
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Your Guide to the November 2021 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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FY 2023 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration is Open until November 9, 2021
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Federal Judge Says State Department Cannot Cease Visa Processing Due to COVID-19 Travel Bans
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Immigration Updates: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Immigrant Visa Applicants, K Fiancé(e) Visa Applicants and Some Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants and Croatia Visa Waiver Program Initiation Update
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What’s New in Immigration? Croatia Joins Visa Waiver Program and DHS extends TPS EADs for Syria through March 2022
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Continued Flexibility for Responding to RFEs through January 2022, COVID-19 Green Card Vaccination Requirements Starting October 1st, Two Year Extensions of Status for Removal of Conditions Applicants, and Important TPS Extension Announcements
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Your Guide to the October 2021 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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Highlights of the America’s Children Act of 2021, Immigration Reform Bill
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DOS Q&A Session with Charlie Oppenheim: October 2021 Visa Bulletin Projections and Beyond
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Democrats fight for Pathway to Citizenship for Dreamers, TPS Recipients, Farmworkers, and Essential Workers
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Success Story: EB-2 National Interest Waiver for Developer of Innovative Health and Wellness Application
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USCIS Announces 24-Month Extension of Status for I-751 and I-829 Conditional Permanent Residents
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This Week in Immigration News: DHS Extends Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility (Effective September 1, 2021) and Automatic EAD Extensions for Certain Renewal Applicants
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DOS Releases Update on How Embassies and Consulates Are Prioritizing IV Applications
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Effective October 1st COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Required for Green Card Applicants
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USCIS Announces Temporary Extension of Form I-693 Medical Examination Validity from 2 to 4 Years!
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DOS Q&A Session with Charlie Oppenheim: September 2021 Visa Bulletin Projections & Beyond
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Your Guide to the September 2021 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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USCIS Announces Partnership with SSA to Issue Social Security Cards Using Form I-485
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The National Interest Waiver: The Leading Green Card Choice for Professionals
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USCIS Announces Registration Period Extended to 18 Months for TPS Applicants from Venezuela, Syria and Burma
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This Week in Immigration: USCIS Extends Flexibilities to Certain Applicants Filing Form I-765 for OPT, DHS Announces Registration Process for TPS Haiti, USCIS Gains New Director
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USCIS Conducts Second H-1B Lottery from Previously Submitted FY 2022 H-1B Cap Registrations
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Immigration Updates: DACA USCIS Guidance, Bridge the Gap Policy Abandoned, First Time TPS Applications Can Now Be Filed Online for 5 Countries, and TPS Extensions and Re-designations for Yemen and Somalia
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DOS Q&A Session with Charlie Oppenheim: August 2021 Visa Bulletin Projections & Beyond
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Federal Judge Andrew Hanen Blocks New First Time DACA Applications With New Injunction
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All About the August Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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UPDATES: Biden Administration Launches Nationwide Initiative to Promote Citizenship, U.S. Passport Policies Offer Flexibility for LGBTQI+ community
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Biden administration extends TPS protections for Yemeni Nationals, Re-Registration Period Opens Tomorrow July 9th
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Happy Independence Day From The Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick!
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What is happening with the EB-5 Regional Center Program? USCIS Provides New Updates Regarding Program Lapse
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USCIS UPDATES: Extension of Flexibility for RFE, NOID, and Similar Responses & Announcement for Resubmission of FY 2021 H-1B Petitions Rejected or Closed Due to Start Date
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Federal District Judge Rules to Reinstate $500,000 Minimum Investment For the EB-5 Visa Program
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BREAKING POLICY UPDATE: U Visa Victims of Crime Now Eligible to Receive Four Year EADs and Deferred Action
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July Visa Bulletin: What to Expect?
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COVID-19 Travel Bans: Exceptions and National Interest Designations for Critical Infrastructure Workers
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This Week in Immigration: USCIS Expands Expedite Criteria to Non-Profits, EAD Validity Extended to Two Years for Adjustment of Status Applicants, Burma’s TPS Open Registration, and More!
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Deportation Update: Biden Has Given Prosecutors More Power To Decide Which Immigration Cases To Drop
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DOS Q&A Session with Neal Vermillion: Immigrant Visa Backlog, Prioritization for Processing, 2020 DV Lottery Winners, and More
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Happy Memorial Day From The Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick!
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U.S. Citizens Stranded Abroad Can Now Re-Enter With Expired U.S. Passports
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DOS Q&A Session with Charlie Oppenheim: June 2021 Visa Bulletin Projections & Beyond
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June Visa Bulletin 2021: What to Expect?
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Biden Administration Revokes Trump Era Proclamation 9945 Requiring Health Insurance for Immigrant Visa Applicants
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USCIS News: Biometrics Requirement Waived for Certain I-539 Applicants & New Telephone Rescheduling for Biometrics Appointments
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USCIS Announces the Return of the International Entrepreneur Parole Program
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Department of State Announces Four-Tiered Approach for Immigrant Visa Prioritization at Consulates and Embassies Worldwide
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Biden Administration Issues New COVID-19 Travel Ban for Nonimmigrants from India Effective May 4, 2021
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DOS Update: Entry of F-1, M-1, Certain Exchange Academics, Journalists, and Critical Infrastructure Workers, in the National Interest Despite COVID-19 Regional Presidential Proclamations
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DOS Bureau of Consular Affairs Releases FAQ Update on Immigrant Visa Backlog, K Visas, Diversity Visas, and Employment Based Interviews
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DOS Q&A Session with Charlie Oppenheim: May 2021 Visa Bulletin Projections & Beyond
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President Biden Issues Presidential Directive Keeping Refugee Admissions at All-Time Low
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Success Story: Expediting a CR-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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F-1 Update: I-765 EAD Applications for Optional Practical Training (OPT) Can Now Be Filed Online
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DOS Update: Entry of Immigrant and Fiancé(e) Visa Applicants in the National Interest Despite COVID-19 Regional Presidential Proclamations
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Department of State Provides Update on the Operational Status of Visa Services at U.S. Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
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H-1B FY 2022 Lottery is History, Selections have been made and Filings can begin as of April 1, 2021
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DOS Expands Interview Waiver Eligibility for Certain Applicants Renewing Non-Immigrant Visas
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This Week in Immigration News: H-1B FY 2022 Cap Selection Process Begins, USCIS Extends Flexibility for RFE/NOID Responses, and DOS Update about the Public Charge Rule
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April 2021 Visa Bulletin: What to Expect?
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BREAKING NEWS: House Passes Immigration Bill Creating Earned Pathway to Citizenship for Dreamers and Farmworkers
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The Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick is Proud to Recognize Attorney Marie Puertollano’s Distinction as a Board Certified Immigration Specialist
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DHS Designates Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
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BREAKING: Biden Administration Rescinds Public Charge Rule Effective Immediately
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Success Story: Expediting a K-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia
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Department of State Provides Guidance Following Rescission of Presidential Proclamation 10014
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This Week in Immigration: USCIS Expands Premium Processing to E-3 Petitions, USCIS Introduces Flexibilities for Certain Students Filing Form I-765 for OPT, H-1B FY 2022 Cap Registration Opens March 9th
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White House Announces Revocation of Presidential Proclamation 10014: What does this mean for you?
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Breaking Down Biden’s New Immigration Reform Bill: New ‘Lawful Prospective Immigrant Status’ Category Creates Gateway for Legalization
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Biden and Congressional Democrats Introduce Legislation Creating Earned Path to Citizenship
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H-1B Season Kicks Off: H-1B Electronic Registration Period Opens March 9, 2021 Noon ET FY 2022
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President Biden Establishes Task Force to Reunite Children Separated from Families at the U.S. Mexico Border
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President Biden Moves to Dismantle Trump Era Asylum Policies in New Executive Order
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President Biden Signs Executive Order: Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans
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What’s new in immigration? Texas Judge Blocks Biden’s 100-day pause on deportations, USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responses to RFEs, NOIDs, and more
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Breaking Immigration Updates: Biden Rumored to Rescind Proclamations 10014 and 10052
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President Biden Signs Proclamation Revoking Trump Era Muslim Ban – including Executive Order 13780, and Proclamations 9645, 9723, and 9983
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The Start of a New Era: Biden Administration Sends Bill to Congress Opening Pathway to Citizenship for Undocumented
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This Week in Immigration: USCIS Cancels Appointments on January 19-20, Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Program, and the Presidential Inauguration
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Success Story: Expediting a K-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai, India
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USCIS Updates: I-90 Receipt Notices to Extend LPR Validity beginning January, Current Processing Time for Employment Based EADs
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Important Updates: USCIS Lockboxes Experiencing Delays Issuing Receipt Notices
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USCIS Announces Final Rule Abandoning H-1B Lottery System For New Wage Ranking Selection Process
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DOS Publishes Announcement Regarding Extension of P.P. 10014 and 10052
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President Trump Signs Presidential Proclamation Extending P.P. 10014 and P.P. 10052 Bans until March 31st
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Success Story: O-1B Visa for Social Media Influencers & Only Fans Models
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DOS Publishes Q&A Responses to Common Questions Regarding Phased Reopening of Consulates/Embassies Worldwide, NIE Procedures, Visa Cancellations, Expired Immigrant Visas, and More…
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USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests Issued Between March 1st and January 31st 2021
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Success Story: Expediting a Nigerian CR-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Consulate in Doha Despite Visa Ban
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DACA UPDATE: USCIS Issues Compliance Notice Confirming Reinstatement of DACA, Acceptance of Initial DACA & Advance Parole Requests Pursuant to Court Order
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S.386: Senate Approves New Legislation to Eliminate Numerical Limitations for Employment Based Immigrants and More
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Breaking News: DACA VICTORY – Federal Judge Orders DHS to Accept Initial First time DACA Applications within 3 Calendar Days
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Trump Administration Publishes Final Rule in Federal Register Introducing New 6 Month Visa Bond Pilot Program for B-1/B-2 Visa Applicants
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DOS Issues Statement In Compliance with K Visa Injunction in Milligan v. Pompeo
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Success Story: Expediting a K-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Consulate in Naples, Italy
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Success Story: How to Successfully Overcome an O-1 RFE
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Federal Judge Issues Court Order Preventing DOS from Stopping Visa Issuance for K Visa Beneficiaries from COVID Proclamation Countries
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USCIS Announces Revisions to Naturalization Examination Beginning December 1, 2020
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November Visa Bulletin: What’s New, Who May Proceed with Immigrant Visas, and More!
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Success Story: Expediting a K-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt
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Public Charge Rule Remains in Place After Seventh Circuit Stays Lower Court Decision
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Federal Judge Issues Ruling Setting Aside the Public Charge Rule Immediately
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Federal Court of Appeals Declares Victory for TPS Beneficiaries applying for Green Cards
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Diversity Visa Program Registration for DV-2022 Now Open
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Tips and Tricks: How to Expedite a U.S. Spousal Visa
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USCIS Announces Premium Processing Fee Increase Effective Today October 19th
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Success Story: How Our Office Successfully Expedited an Immigrant Visa for the Spouse of a U.S. Citizen
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Congress Passes Bill Expanding Premium Processing to EADs, I-539 Applications, and Additional Employment Based Categories
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DHS Publishes Proposed Changes to I-864 Affidavit of Support in Federal Register
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Federal Judge Issues Limited Injunction Against Proclamation 10052
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Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Immigration Fee Increases
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The October 2020 Visa Bulletin: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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UPDATE: USCIS Announces Public Charge Rule Will Be Implemented Nationwide
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Reminder: 2020 Elections and What’s At Stake For Immigration. Your Vote Matters
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Department of State Updates for Diversity Visa 2020 Lottery Winners
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USCIS Announces Extension of Flexibility for RFE, NOID, and Similar Responses and REMINDER Filing Fees Will Increase Beginning October 2nd
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Success Story: How Our Office Successfully Expedited a K-1 Visa Interview Despite Schengen Visa Ban
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Federal Judge Grants DV-2020 Diversity Visa Lottery Winners Temporary Relief from Presidential Proclamations
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Where Does Joe Biden Stand on Immigration?
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This Week in Immigration News: K-1 Visa Interviews Prioritized, DOS Expands Interview Waiver Eligibility for Certain Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants, USCIS Cancels Planned Furloughs
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