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USCIS Issues Updated Policy Guidance and Rescinds Two Policy Memos Regarding the Adjudication of Certain H-1B Petitions

kidambil2020-06-18T17:23:20+00:00Jun 18, 2020|

USCIS issued a memo rescinding two policy memoranda regarding the adjudication of certain petitions for H-1B nonimmigrant classification. USCIS is issuing updated policy guidance in their place. The rescinded memos are: Determining Employer-Employee Relationship for Adjudication of H-1B Petitions, Including Third-Party Site Placements (Reference AFM Chapter 31.3(g)(16) ), HQ 70/6.2.8 (AD 10-24), issued January 8, [...]

USCIS Announces Resumption of Premium Processing for Certain Petitions

kidambil2020-06-18T17:21:27+00:00Jun 18, 2020|

USCIS announced that it will resume premium processing for Form I-129 and Form I-140, with effective dates during June on which USCIS will begin accepting premium processing requests for specific applications. Effective June 22, USCIS plans to resume premium processing for all Form I-129 petitions.

RUMOR REPORT Presidential Proclamation Barring Entry of Certain NonimmigrantsRUMOR REPORT

kidambil2020-06-12T18:15:55+00:00Jun 12, 2020|

We have been tracking certain reports that an additional Presidential Proclamation barring entry of certain nonimmigrants appears to be imminent. Here is what we know at this point. This news item is courtesy the American Immigration Lawyers Association Timing The President may be making a decision on the scope of the proclamation as early as [...]

USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests

kidambil2020-05-01T16:21:01+00:00May 1, 2020|

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, USCIS is extending the flexibilities it announced on March 30 to assist applicants and petitioners who are responding to certain: Requests for Evidence; Continuations to Request Evidence (N-14); Notices of Intent to Deny; Notices of Intent to Revoke; Notices of Intent to Rescind and Notices of Intent to Terminate [...]

USCIS Offices Preparing to Reopen on June 4

kidambil2020-04-27T18:48:52+00:00Apr 27, 2020|

USCIS plans to begin reopening the offices on or after June 4, unless the public closures are extended further. USCIS staff are continuing to perform duties that do not involve face-to-face contact with the public. USCIS will provide further updates as the situation develops and will continue to follow CDC guidance.

Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market

kidambil2020-04-23T13:35:36+00:00Apr 23, 2020|

I am writing to provide you with update on what started as a sensational Tweet two days ago – the plan to “suspend immigration” to the United States. We now know what the plan entails, and I am providing you with a short summary offering a bit more clarity and a way to plan for [...]

Immigration Impact Of President Trump’s Tweet Temporarily Suspending Immigration Into The United States

kidambil2020-04-21T14:56:28+00:00Apr 21, 2020|

Last night, President Trump tweeted: “In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States!' This tweet has caused great anxiety among immigrants in general and in [...]

USCIS news release on COVID-19 Delays in Extension/Change of Status Filings

kidambil2020-04-14T15:14:45+00:00Apr 14, 2020|

USCIS issued a news release with options for nonimmigrants who may unexpectedly remain in the U.S. beyond their authorized period of stay due to COVID-19. USCIS advises that they individuals can file EOS/COS applications, and VWP entrants can request an additional 30-day period of satisfactory departure. Read the news release.

USCIS Announces FY2021 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions May Be Filed as of April 1

kidambil2020-04-03T17:04:14+00:00Apr 3, 2020|

USCIS announced that H-1B cap-subject petitions for FY 2021, including those petitions eligible for the advanced degree exemption,may now be filed with USCIS if based on a valid selected registration. A petitioner is only eligible to file an FY 2021 H-1B cap-subject petition if they electronically registered the beneficiary in the H-1B registration process and [...]

USCIS Temporary Office Closure Extended Until at Least May 3

kidambil2020-04-01T16:03:48+00:00Apr 1, 2020|

USCIS announced that it is extending the temporary suspension of in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers until at least May 3, 2020. USCIS will begin reopening its offices on May 4, 2020, unless the public closures are extended further.