CBP announced Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) ineligibility for nationals of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries who have been present in Cuba or who are dual nationals of a VWP country and Cuba. For …
Read MoreU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced the expansion of premium processing for applicants filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, and seeking a change of status to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 nonimmigrant …
Read MoreOn June 17, 2023, the nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application processing fee for visitor visas for business or tourism (B1/B2s and BCCs), and other non-petition based NIVs such as student and exchange visitor visas (F, M, …
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USCIS announced it received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the FY2024 H-1B numerical allocations, including the advanced degree exemption. USCIS randomly selected from the registrations to reach the cap and …
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Please find here an interesting article in Bloomberg Law.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a proposed rule that would impose very steep increases to some of its filing fees, including for O and P artist visas applications filed by U.S. …
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Please find here an interesting article in the Los Angeles Times.
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The Secretary of State, with the concurrence of the Department of Homeland Security, has extended until December 31, 2023, previously approved authorities allowing consular officers to waive the in-person interview for certain H-2 (temporary agricultural …
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is providing information for nonimmigrant workers whose employment has terminated, either voluntarily or involuntarily. These workers may have several options for remaining in the United States in a period …
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Please find here an interesting article in the New York Times.
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