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E-2 Visa News: U.S. Embassy Lisbon and São Paulo Accepting Treaty Investor Applications for Portuguese Citizens as of April 2024
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BREAKING: Federal Judge Extends Administrative Stay for Parole in Place Applications under the Keeping Families Together Program Until September 23
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Happy Labor Day From the Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick!
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Immigration Updates: Keeping Families Together PIP Lawsuit and EB-1 Unavailability for Rest of FY 2024
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BREAKING NEWS: Texas and 15 Republican States File Lawsuit Challenging Biden’s Parole in Place, What this Means for the Keeping Families Together Program
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What to Expect After Filing the Online I-131F Application for Parole in Place for Undocumented Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens
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USCIS Publica Nueva Información Para El Programa de “Permanencia Temporal” Para Cónyuges e Hijastros Indocumentados de Ciudadanos Estadounidenses, como Documentacion Necesaria y Tarifas
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USCIS Releases New Information for Parole in Place Program for Undocumented Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens such as Necessary Documents and Filing Fees
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NVC Immigrant Visa Backlog Report: Only 55,829 Applicants Scheduled for IV Interviews in August 2024
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September Visa Bulletin: EB-3 Final Action Retrogression, No Movement Until New Fiscal Year
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USCIS Completes Second Lottery for H-1B Regular Cap FY 2025
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BREAKING: Biden Administration Pauses Parole Program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans Due to Fraud and Abuse
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BREAKING: USCIS Announces Second Lottery for Regular Cap Will Be Made from Previously Submitted FY 2025 H-1B Cap Registrations
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New Changes are Coming to the International Entrepreneur Rule Starting October 1st
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DHS Extends and Redesignates Somalia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months through March 17, 2026
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USCIS Announces Parole in Place Application Process for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens Opens August 19th
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Biden administration extends TPS protections for Yemeni Nationals, Re-Registration Now Open
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August Visa Bulletin: Future Retrogression of EB-3, Modest Advancement of EB-2 and EB-3 India Final Action and Dates for Filing, and Movement in the Family-Sponsored Dates for Filing Chart
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SCOTUS Overturns Chevron Doctrine Opening the Door for Immigration Challenges to Visa Denials
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Happy Fourth of July from the Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick
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DHS Extends and Redesignates Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
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DV Update: Appellate Court Reverses District Court Decision Allowing Diversity Visa 2020 and 2021 Selectees to Obtain Immigrant Visas
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Lo que deben saber los graduados universitarios estadounidenses sobre la nueva Acción Ejecutiva del presidente (soñadores e individuos indocumentados)
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What U.S. College Graduates Need to Know About the President’s New Executive Action on Immigration (Dreamers and Undocumented Individuals)
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Analisando la Orden Ejecutiva del Presidente Biden Que Otorga Protección Legal a Los Cónyuges Indocumentados De Ciudadanos Estadounidenses y Oportunidades Para Dreamers
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Breaking Down President Biden’s Executive Order Granting Legal Protections to Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens, and Creating Opportunities for Dreamers
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Biden Administration Slated to Announce Executive Action Granting Amnesty to Certain Spouses of U.S. Citizens, and Pathway to Nonimmigrant Visas for Dreamers
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July Visa Bulletin: Retrogression of EB-3, Modest Advancement in Some Employment Based and Family Sponsored Categories
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Biden Administration Announces Executive Order Limiting Asylum at the Southern Border: What You Need to Know
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Reports Signal Looming Crackdown on Asylum Requests at the Southern Border
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California State Legislature Proposes New Bill Allowing Undocumented Students to Work on College Campuses Without Work Permits
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Federal Judge Blocks Florida Law Criminalizing Transport of Undocumented Immigrants
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Justice Department Sues the State of Oklahoma over Anti-Immigration Law known as HB 4156
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Biden Administration Ramps up Efforts to Expedite Court Proceedings for Asylum Seekers at Southwest Border
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U.S. Embassies Issue Record Breaking 5.2 Million Nonimmigrant Visas and 281,000+ Immigrant Visas Worldwide in FY 2024
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June Visa Bulletin: Little Movement in Employment Based Categories, Positive Movement in Family Sponsored Categories
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New Changes to USCIS Ombudsman’s Office Online Case Assistance Request Form
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FY 2025 H-1B Cap Registration Statistics, Eligible Registrations Plunge by almost 40%
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The United States and Mexico Announce Bilateral Action to Address Illegal Immigration
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DOS Report: Immigrant Visa Green Card Backlogs Increase in April 2024
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DOS Provides Updates Regarding the Success of the Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot Program for H-1B Nonimmigrants
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USCIS Releases Information Regarding EB-5 Regional Center Audits
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May 2024 Visa Bulletin: Family-Sponsored Categories Show Major Advancement, Employment-Based Categories Unchanged from Previous Month
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New Policy Guidance for Form I-693 Medical Examination and Vaccination Record Signed On or After November 1, 2023
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USCIS to Publish Temporary Final Rule Proposing to Increase the Automatic Extension of EADs up to 540 days to Reduce Workforce Interruptions
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BREAKING NEWS: The H-1B FY 2025 Initial Lottery and Selection Process Has Been Completed
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What’s New in Immigration? SSN Updates for New N-400 Citizenship Applicants, and H-1B FY 2025 Season Updates
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Court Showdown Over Texas’ Controversial Immigration Law SB-4
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Breaking News: USCIS Announces Extension of H-1B Electronic Registration Period for FY 2025 Cap to Monday March 25th at Noon ET
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Immigrants Without Passports Now Required to Undergo Facial Recognition Technology to Board Domestic Flights in the United States
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USCIS to Expedite Work Permits (EADs) for Refugees Within 30 Days
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April 2024 Visa Bulletin: Employment-Based Final Action Dates Advance and Family-Sponsored Categories Show Slight Progress
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U.S. Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Controversial Texas Immigration Senate Bill 4 From Taking Effect
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Uniting for Ukraine: Eligible Ukrainians May Now Apply for Re-Parole
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Immigration Reminders: Premium Processing Fee Increases Starting Today February 26, 2024 & E-Verify+ Pilot Coming This Spring
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Biden Gets Tough on Immigration, Executive Actions Addressing Migrant Crisis and Asylum on the Horizon
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USCIS Guidance Regarding Long-Pending EB-5 Form I-829 Petitions by Investors to Remove Conditions on Permanent Residence
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Biden Administration Announces Deferred Enforced Departure for Palestinians
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The March 2024 Visa Bulletin: What You Can Expect
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Immigration Roundup: New H-1B Cap Season Updates for FY 2025 and Beyond
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USCIS Announces Increase in Filing Fees Effective April 1, 2024
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USCIS Updates Policy Manual Regarding Untimely Filed Extensions of Stay and Change of Status Requests
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Visa Bulletin Outlook: Looking Ahead at Possible Movement in 2024
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U.S. Citizenship Applications Rebound in Fiscal Year 2023 to Pre Pandemic Levels
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USCIS to Launch Organizational Accounts for H-1B FY 2025 Cap Season
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Your Guide to the February 2024 Visa Bulletin
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USCIS Updates Policy Guidance Clarifying “Ability to Pay” Requirement when EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Green Card Applicants Change Employers
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Visa Approvals Soar for Gifted STEM Workers in O-1 and EB-2 Categories
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New Year, Big Victories in Worldwide Visa Operations
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USCIS Announces Increase in Premium Processing Filing Fees Starting February 26, 2024
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DOS Announces Extension of Interview Waiver for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
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The Department of State Will Officially Launch the Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot Program for H-1B Nonimmigrants in the United States starting January 29th
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New USCIS Policy Guidance Provides Relief for Certain Applicants Filing I-751 Removal of Conditions
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UDDATE: USCIS Changes Filing Location for I-907 Requests for Premium Processing Service for Pending I-140 Petitions
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The January 2024 Visa Bulletin is finally here: What You Need to Know
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ICE Unveils New Online Portal to Streamline Noncitizen Immigration Obligations
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USCIS Extends “MyProgress” to Form I-485 and Form I-821
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Gears Up to Pass Controversial SB4 Immigration Law, with Trump’s Support
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DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
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Everything You Need to Know about the December Visa Bulletin
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Happy Veterans Day From The Law Offices of Jacob Sapochnick!
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H-2B Cap Will be Supplemented by 65,000 Additional Visas for FY 2024
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USCIS Announces 180-day Automatic Extensions of EADs for those with pending I-765 Renewal Applications filed on or after October 27th
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USCIS Launches New Online Change of Address Tool for those with USCIS Online Accounts
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DHS Announces Family Reunification Parole Process for Ecuador
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U.S. Government Accelerates Israel’s Designation in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) Effective as of October 19, 2023
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U.S. Embassy Israel Suspends Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Services Amid Conflict
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DHS Extends and Redesignates Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
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Your Guide to the November Visa Bulletin
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Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery Program FY 2025 Online Registration Now Open through November 7, 2023!
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U.S. Government Designates Israel into the Visa Waiver Program Effective November 30, 2023
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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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