Ian Love

On Jan. 21, 2022, USCIS issued new policy guidance for certain O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement visas.

DHS has published a notice in the Federal Register on Jan. 21, 2022 that adds 22 new qualifying fields of study to the STEM program.

On Jan. 19, 2021, the State Department issued a final rule that exempts some immigrant visa applicants from paying visa application fees.

The State Department has released the February 2022 Visa Bulletin, which will use either the Final Action Dates or the Dates for Filing chart based on USCIS's decision.

The State Department has published a proposed rule to increase application processing fees for various visa applications at U.S. consulates around the world.

DOS and DHS will waive the in-person interview requirement for some nonimmigrant visa applicants through 2022.

USCIS is temporarily waiving a requirement that Form I-693 must be signed by the civil surgeon performing the examination no more than 60 days before an applicant applies for an immigration benefit.

USCIS has announced a third random selection for H-1B cap registrations. The filing period for petitions will start on November 22, 2021 and end on February 23, 2022.

Following a recent settlement, USCIS will expand eligibility for employment authorization for L-2 spouses and certain H-4 spouses.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has updated policy guidance on the use of electronic signatures and transmission for Form I-20.

The U.S. Department of State has provided updates on delays related to passport services.

The State Department has released the November 2021 Visa Bulletin, which will use the Dates for Filing Chart.

This week, the Biden administration ordered an end to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids at worksites that often result in large-scale immigration arrests.

A stopgap measure or FY2022 spending legislation must pass by Oct. 1, 2021 to avoid the government shutdown.

Due to COVID-19, the U.S. government will extend existing U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada land border closures through Oct. 21, 2021.

The State Department has expanded an existing policy to waive in-person interviews for visa applicants due to COVID-19. The policy now extends to F, M and academic J applicants.

USCIS has provided updates for visitors to its field offices due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will soon require full COVID-19 vaccination for immigrant visa and green card applicants.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the limit for cap-subject H-2B petitions for returning workers in FY 2021.

DHS is seeking public comments on the controversial public charge rule.