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All About the June 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!

In this blog post, we cover the release of the June Visa Bulletin 2022 and what you can expect for employment based and family preference categories during the upcoming month of June. The Department of State releases the visa bulletin on a monthly basis, which summarizes the availability of immigrant visa numbers for…

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President Biden Eyes Russian STEM Talent Calling for Exemption of the Employment Sponsorship Requirement for Highly Educated

We kick off the start of a brand-new week with some interesting revelations. On April 28, 2022, President Biden issued a letter proposing a new immigration measure that, if passed, could offer highly educated Russian nationals a pathway to permanent residency. What is it all about? The Russian invasion of…

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All About the May 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!

In this blog post, we cover the release of the May Visa Bulletin 2022 and what you can expect for employment based and family preference categories during the upcoming month of May. The Department of State releases the visa bulletin on a monthly basis, which summarizes the availability of immigrant visa numbers for…

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USCIS Announces E-Filing for DACA Renewals, and DOS Confirms Processing of EB-5 Regional Center Visas

DACA Renewal E-Filing is here! Exciting news is on the horizon for those filing a renewal of their deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)! This week, the United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that applicants will now be able to file their applications online…

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This Week in Immigration News: H-1B FY 2023 Selections Completed!

We kick off the start of a brand-new week with the latest in the world of immigration. This week we are excited to announce new H-1B FY 2023 cap season updates — the lottery is now complete! H-1B Fiscal Year 2023 Season Updates As our readers will know, the mandatory…

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USCIS Pushes for Decrease in Processing Times and Announces Expansion of Premium Processing Service

In this blog post, we share exciting news in the world of immigration law. On March 29, 2022, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a much-anticipated announcement explaining the actions it will take to reduce the substantial backlog, and new policy changes that will be implemented to…

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President Biden Resurrects EB-5 Regional Center Program Until 2027: What You Need to Know

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! We kick off the start of a brand-new week with some long awaited and very happy news for EB-5 immigrant visa investors wishing to participate in the Regional Center program. As you may know, the EB-5 Regional Center Program is a statutorily authorized program that must…

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Your Guide to the April 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!

It is that time of the month again! In this blog post, we will cover the release of the April Visa Bulletin 2022 and what you can expect for employment based and family preference categories during the month of April 2022. The Department of State releases the visa bulletin on a monthly basis,…

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What is USCIS doing to solve the lengthy backlogs? Continuing Appropriations Report Sheds Light on USCIS Plans

USCIS backlogs have become a nightmare for many during the last few years. But now the government is holding the agency accountable for its inadequacies. As part of the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2022, USCIS was required to inform the government regarding how exactly it is planning to ramp up…

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DOS Publishes Guidance and Resources for Ukrainian Nationals

With the developing situation in Ukraine, we offer the latest information with respect to visa options and immigration alternatives for Ukrainian nationals to consider. For an in-depth discussion and evaluation of the best visa option for you, we encourage you to contact our office for a consultation. At the outset,…

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