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Your Guide to the September 2023 Visa Bulletin

In this blog post, we summarize the movement of the family-sponsored and employment-based preference categories of the September Visa Bulletin. This information will be helpful to those applying for an immigrant visa at a U.S. Consulate overseas, and those applying for adjustment of status to permanent residence in the United…

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New Updates for L-1 Nonimmigrant Blanket Visa Applicants

Did you recently file an L-1 petition as an Intracompany Transferee under a previously approved blanket petition? Then you may want to hear about this important new update. On Thursday August 3, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship, and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new changes to the way that the agency will…

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USCIS Announces Completion of Second H-1B Lottery for FY 2024, Petitioners Notified via myUSCIS Online Accounts

The news we have all been waiting for is finally here. Today, July 31, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship, and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that they have conducted a second lottery to select from previously submitted electronic registrations to reach the FY 2024 numerical cap. At this time, USCIS has notified…

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USCIS Announces there will be a Second H-1B Lottery to Select Additional Registrations for the FY 2024 H-1B Cap

Did you participate in the H-1B electronic registration for Fiscal Year 2024? If so, we have some exciting news for you. On Thursday, July 27, 2023, USCIS issued a news alert informing the public that they will conduct a second H-1B lottery to select additional H-1B registrations to reach the fiscal year…

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MyProgress USCIS Tool Provides Personalized Processing Time Estimates for Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization and Form I-131 Travel Document

Did you know? The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced the expansion of the myProgress online tool (formerly known as personalized processing times) to include Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. What is myProgress? The myProgress online tool allows applicants to view personalized estimates…

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USCIS Modernizes Approach to Managing Form I-526 Petition Inventory

In this blog post, we close out the week with some great news that may be of interest to EB-5 Immigrant Investors. On Tuesday July 18th the U.S. Citizenship, and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new changes to the processing of Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor, for EB-5 investment…

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CBP Announces ESTA Ineligibility for Travelers Who Have Been Present in Cuba or are Dual Nationals of Cuba and a Visa Waiver Program Country

In this blog post, we share with you an important announcement from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Carrier Liaison Program. The agency has announced that certain nationals participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), who have been physically present in Cuba, or who are dual nationals of Cuba and…

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Breaking Down the August Visa Bulletin: Final Action EB-1 and EB-3 Retrogressions, and Modest Advancements for F1 and F2B Mexico

We are happy to report that the August Visa Bulletin has been released! As we do every month, we share what you can expect to see in the upcoming month’s visa bulletin for family-sponsored and employment-based preference categories to help you prepare for your immigrant visa filing at a U.S.…

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What’s New in Immigration: DHS Announces Family Reunification Parole Program for Immigrant Beneficiaries from Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras

This past week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the implementation of a new Family Reunification Parole (FRP) program for foreign nationals of Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, that falls in line with previous governmental policies aimed at reducing unlawful migration. The program will benefit nationals of such…

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USCIS Launches New Online Rescheduling Tool for Biometrics Appointments

We are excited to share with you a new self-service tool released by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Beginning on June 28th USCIS has announced that biometrics service appointments can be rescheduled online using your myUSCIS online account. Benefit requestors, attorneys, and accredited representatives will be able to…

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