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  • Definition of the “Employer-Employee Relationship” in H-1B Petitions

    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires an employer who seeks to sponsor a temporary worker in an H-1B specialty occupation is required to establish a valid “employer-employee relationship.” In 2020, the agency issued an updated policy guidance to adjudication officers, which clarified the requirements to establish an “employer-employee relationship” to qualify for the H-1B […]
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  • USCUS Policy Update: Untimely Filed Extension of Stay and Change of Status Requests

    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced an update to its Policy Manual, introducing provisions that allow USCIS officers to excuse a nonimmigrant’s failure to timely file an extension of stay or change of status request if the delay was due to extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of the applicant or petitioner. The update […]
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  • Requesting Congressional Intervention

    When applying for a visa or a green card, sometimes it can take longer than the processing times recommended by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Many people do not know that they can contact their congressional representative to speed up their visa processing time. Members of Congress usually have one or more staffers liaising […]
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  • Automatic 180-Day Extensions for Certain EAD Renewal Applicants

    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that certain applicants who have filed for a renewal of Employment Authorization qualify for an automatic 180-day extension. In other words, noncitizens who have already filed to renew their Employment Authorization Document (EAD) will automatically get 180 more days added to their expiring EAD. This policy change […]
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  • USCIS Policy Update: Clarifications for L-1 Intracompany Transferee Petitions

    The L-1 nonimmigrant visa classification allows qualifying U.S. employers to temporarily transfer employees from related foreign offices to locations within the United States. It plays a pivotal role in facilitating the smooth exchange of talent within international organizations. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently issued policy guidance on L-1 intracompany transferee petitions in […]
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  • USCIS Launches New Online Change of Address Tool

    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently launched a new self-service, which simplifies the process of changing your address with USCIS. This new Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) tool is designed to make life easier for individuals with pending applications, petitions, or requests, streamlining the address update process and enhancing efficiency. In this blog […]
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  • USCIS Increases Validity Period for Employment Authorization Documents for Certain Categories

    United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a major policy change for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).  Employment authorization allows certain noncitizens to legally work in the United States. On one hand, some classes of noncitizens are immediately authorized to work based on the nature of their immigration status. On the other hand, certain […]
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  • USCIS Exempts Form I-539 Biometric Services Fee for All Applicants

    In a significant move, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new exemption that will have a positive impact on applicants filing Form I-539, the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. Effective from October 1st, 2023, USCIS has waived the biometric services fee, simplifying the application process for many individuals seeking to extend or […]
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  • Responding to Employment-Based Visa Green Card Requests for Evidence (RFEs)

    If you are in the process of obtaining a U.S. green card through an employment-based visa, you have likely encountered the term “Request for Evidence” or RFE. If you have recently received an RFE asking for your Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, it is crucial to respond promptly. In this […]
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  • Alert: What the Impending Government Shutdown Means for Immigration

    Are you a concerned about a possible US government shutdown? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back! In this informative video, our Managing Partner, Rosanna Berardi, gives you an inside look at the latest news surrounding government regulation changes impacting immigrants so that you can stay one step ahead of the game. Find out what it […]
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