USCIS expanded their flexibility for responding to USCIS requests today. Their previous guidance expanded the deadline to respond to RFEs and NOIDs received between March 1, 2020 and May 1,[…]
USCIS announced today that they have completed the selection process for the cap subject H-1B electronic registration, and will begin notifying petitioners and/or their attorneys of whether their registrations were[…]
USCIS announced today that it is extending its closure to the public, with the exception of some limited emergency services, until at least April 7, 2020. Given current circumstances and[…]
A bit of good news amongst all the madness, USCIS announced today that they will accept scanned versions of signatures on all forms, including those that previously required a “wet”[…]
The effects of COVD-19 continue to be felt around the world, with the U.S. Department of State today announcing the suspension of routine nonimmigrant and immigrant visa services at all[…]
USCIS announced today, effective immediately, the temporary suspension of premium processing services for all I-129 and I-140 petitions. There is no concrete date for when USCIS anticipates resuming premium processing.[…]
The April 2020 Visa Bulletin was released late last week. No particularly major changes to report this month. Commentary: April 2020 For all countries except India, China,[…]
USCIS announced yesterday the temporary suspension of premium processing for FY2021 cap-subject H-1B petitions. Fortunately, this seems to only be a temporary measure. USCIS plans to resume premium processing for[…]
It is such an honor and privilege to be published in the publication Scary Mommy! My article “Being a Mother Makes Me a Better Immigration Attorney” was published today. Please[…]
As if practicing immigration law under this administration wasn’t difficult enough, we are now facing the added unexpected chaos of a virus pandemic that will create new challenges for H-1B[…]