Immigration Blog
Our immigration blog brings you the latest trends, policy, and news in immigration.
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Read ArticleCongress Requests Answers from USCIS
Members of Congress are asking for answers from USCIS Director Lee Francis Cissna.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Resumes Premium Processing for Select 2018 Petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it would resume premium processing for select H-1B petitions.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Revises Form I-539 and to Publish New Form I-539A
USCIS announced it had updated Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status and will publish a new form, Form I-539A.
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Read ArticleUSCIS February 2019 Visa Bulletin
USCIS released its Feb. 2019 Visa Bulletin. Read for more details.
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Read ArticleState Department Consolidates Processing of H and L Visa Applications in China
U.S. Department of State recently announced plans to consolidate the processing of L and H visa applications for Chinese foreign nationals seeking work in the U.S.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Will Close Its Moscow Field Office
USCIS recently announced it will close its field office in Moscow, Russia.
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Read ArticleDHS Releases Final Rule Regarding H-1B Cap Petitions
On January 30, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the final rule that amends regulations governing H-1B cap-subject petitions.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Resumes Premium Processing for FY 2019 H-1B Cap Petitions
Starting Monday, Jan. 28, USCIS will resume premium processing for all fiscal year 2019 H-1B cap petitions that are currently pending.
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Read Article3 Ways Technology is Helping Companies Stay Compliant During H-1B Cap Season
FY 2020 H-1B cap season is here, and technology is here to help you stay compliant.
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Read ArticleMake This Your Best H-1B Cap Season With These 4 Tips
These best practices will have employers starting the petition process early and already thinking about alternatives.
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Read ArticleJanuary 2019 Visa Bulletin
USCIS released its January 2019 Visa Bulletin. Read for more details.
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Read Article5 Ways Technology is Helping Small Businesses with H-1B Cap Season
Immigration technology gives small business owners peace of mind during the often-complicated H-1B cap season.
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Read ArticleGovernment Shutdown Does Not Impede USCIS Operations
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USICS) will continue to operate normally despite last week's government shutdown.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Updates Practice of Denying Pending Form I-131
USCIS recently updated its practice of denying pending Form I-131 advance parole applications for abandonment due to international travel.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Issues Policy Memorandum for Form I-751
USCIS issued a policy memorandum that revises interview waiver guidance for Form I-751.
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Read ArticleTravelers Should Allow 72 Hours for ESTA, says CBP
CBP recommends international travelers using ESTA to apply soon, but not less than 72 hours before their scheduled international flight departure.
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Read ArticleE-3 Visa Bill Gains Year-End Momentum
New legislation that would add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program has made significant strides in Congress as the year ends.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Clarifies L-1 Visa Requirements
USCIS recently issued a policy memorandum (PM) that clarifies the L-1 visa’s one-year of continuous foreign employment requirement.
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Read ArticleWhat You Need to Know About the H-4 Visa and Proposed Changes
H-4 visa dependent spouses and others in the business community have been keeping close tabs on the Trump administration’s proposed changes to the H-4 visa.
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Read ArticleDepartment of Homeland Security Proposes Changes to H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
DHS announces proposed changes which would impact H-1B cap petitions. These proposals will be published on 3rd December 2018, after which USCIS will accept public feedback for the next 30 days.
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