February 2022 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The February 2022 Visa Bulletin was released late last week. It feels like it has been a while since anything major happened in a visa bulletin release, which could be[…]
Category: News Updates
Afghan Humanitarian Crisis – Immigration Pro Bono Attorney Training & CLE
Calling all attorneys! Want to help in the Afghan Crisis with your legal skills? Join this free webinar for lawyers on February 1, 2022 at 12pm PST to be trained[…]
USCIS Provides Clarifying Guidance on O-1 Nonimmigrants in Arts vs. Motion Picture and Television
Copied from USCIS: USCIS Provides Clarifying Guidance on O-1 Nonimmigrants in Arts vs. Motion Picture and Television U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy[…]
Three Tips for Cap-Season H1B Visa Lottery Preparation
The H1B season is upon us once again. While the USCIS has not announced a date for accepting applications yet, it will likely be around March 20th with the lottery[…]
Consulate interview waived for H1B, H3, H4, L, O,P and Q visas until end of 2022
The Department of State made an important announcement today– consulate interviews will be waived until end of 2022 for certain visa categories. Visa interviews will be waived: H-1, H-3, H-4,[…]
Desperate Afghan Nationals Face Humanitarian Parole Denials
Check out Tahmina’s most recent article with Above the Law, “Desperate Afghan Nationals Face Humanitarian Parole Denials”, linked here.
DHS Withdraws H-1B Selection Final Rule
Copied from USCIS: The Department of Homeland Security has published a final rule that withdraws the Modification of Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions final rule,[…]
January 2022 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The January 2022 Visa Bulletin was released earlier this week. Most categories saw little to no forward movement so not a whole lot to comment on in this post. Once[…]
Department of State Provides Updates for Interview Waivers
The Department of State updated its website this week to reflect the new rules for waiving interviews. See below. If you qualify, then contact the embassy at which your case[…]
State Department Temporarily Waives In-Person Interviews for Certain Immigrant Visas
Waiver of Personal Appearance and In-Person Oath Requirement for Certain Immigrant Visa Applicants Due to COVID-19 The State Department published a rule on December 13, 2021 that allows consular officers[…]