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USCIS Releases Tips for Supporters and Beneficiaries of Uniting for Ukraine and Parole Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans

In this blog post, we share recent guidance released by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for supporters and beneficiaries of Uniting for Ukraine and nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, requesting humanitarian parole to the United States. Individuals participating in these programs must have a supporter in…

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State Department Announces the End of COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Nonimmigrant International Air Travelers and Land Travelers, Starting May 12th

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! In this blog post we share with you some breaking news regarding the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for non-immigrant international travelers. On May 4, 2023, the State Department announced that the Biden administration will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international air travelers at the end of…

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What’s New in Immigration: USCIS provides guidance on responses to Requests for Evidence, NOIDs etc. where Deadline Falls on Weekend or Holiday

In this blog post, we share with you new guidance released by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding instances where the last day of filing a benefit request or response to a Request for Evidence or a Notice of Intent to Deny, Revoke, Rescind, or Terminate, falls on…

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New Insights into the FY 2024 H-1B Electronic Registration Period – Most Competitive Season Yet with Record High Registrations

This Friday afternoon, we share with you some interesting new insights revealed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding the recent H-1B electronic registration period for fiscal year 2024. USCIS has disclosed that this H-1B season, it received 758,994 eligible registrations for FY 2024, breaking its previous record of…

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This Week in Immigration: Suspension of Visa Services in Sudan, ICE launches online CeBONDS capability to automate bond payments

In this blog post, we share with you some recent updates in the world of immigration. Suspension of Visa Services in Sudan Today, April 24, 2023, the Department of State announced suspension of non-immigrant and immigrant visa services in Sudan, due to armed conflict in the country. The U.S. Embassy…

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What’s New in Immigration: USCIS Extends Temporary Suspension of Biometrics Submission for Form I-539 Applicants seeking H-4, L-2, or E Status

We have good news for applicants filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, requesting an extension of stay in or change of status to H-4, L-2, or E nonimmigrant status. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that it has extended the temporary suspension of the…

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President Biden Announces Plan to Expand Health Coverage to DACA Recipients

Good news for DACA recipients. The Biden administration recently announced a plan to expand health care coverage to Dreamers through the Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplace. President Biden has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to propose a rule in the Federal Register that would amend the…

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Your Guide to the May 2023 Visa Bulletin

It’s that time of the month again. The Department of State has released the May 2023 Visa Bulletin, giving you the latest updates on visa availability for family-sponsored and employment-based preference categories. To help you prepare for your upcoming immigrant visa or green card filing, we share what you can…

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H-2B Visa News: Employers May File for FY 2023 Beginning April 13, 2023

Good news for U.S. employers of H-2B visa workers! Starting April 13, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), will begin accepting petitions for H-2B temporary non-agricultural workers for the late second half of fiscal year (FY) 2023, for employment start dates from May 15, 2023, to September 30,…

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Immigration Roundup for the Week: USCIS Removes 60-day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Form I-693 Medical Examination for Green Card Applicants, New Filing Address for Courier Delivery to USCIS Phoenix Lockbox

In this blog post, we share with you the latest news in the world of immigration. Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has removed the 60-day rule for civil surgeon signatures on Form I-693 Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, also known as…

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