COVID-19 and Immigration: Some Insights
I was fortunate enough to be able to provide some insights into Covid-19 effects on immigration. Here are links to a webinar hosted by the Indian Association of Western Washington[…]
Category: News Updates
USCIS to Continue Processing Applications for Employment Authorization Extension Requests Despite Application Support Center Closures
USCIS continues to offer flexibility in light of COVID-19 disruptions to their operations. Today USCIS announced that they will continue processing EAD extension applications using previously submitted biometrics, given that[…]
USCIS Expands Flexibility for Responding to USCIS Requests
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,[…]
H-1B Initial Electronic Registration Selection Process Completed
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 Temporary Office Closure Extended until at least April 7
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[…]
USCIS Announces Flexibility in Submitting Required Signatures During COVID-19 National Emergency
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”[…]
BREAKING: State Department Halts Routine Visa Services Worldwide
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 Announces Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for All I-129 and I-140 Petitions Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
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.[…]
April 2020 Visa Bulletin Commentary
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 Announces Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for FY2021 Cap-Subject Petitions
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[…]