Important Announcement on Waivers of the Interview Requirement for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas
Important Announcement on Waivers of the Interview Requirement for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas Ref: News Update from Depart of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs 12/23/2021 The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, has authorized consular officers through the end of 2022 to waive the in-person interview requirement for certain temporary employment nonimmigrant visa applicants who have a petition approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
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USCIS Conducts Third Random Selection from Previously Submitted FY 2022 H-1B Cap Registrations
USCIS has recently determined that we needed to select additional registrations to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2022 H-1B numerical allocations, including the advanced degree exemption. On Nov. 19, USCIS selected from among previously submitted electronic registrations using a random selection process. The petition filing period based on registrations selected on Nov. 19 will begin on Nov. 22, 2021, and close on Feb. 23, 2022. Individuals with selected registrations will have their myUSCIS accounts updated to include a selection notice, which includes details about when and where to file. H-1B cap-subject petitions must be properly filed
Read MoreQ&A on New H-4 EAD and L-2 EAD Regulations
I have a valid L-2- I-94. Do I need to apply for L-2 (EAD) in order to work in the US? In response to a class-action lawsuit filed by various H-4 & L-2 individuals in the Western District of Washington, USCIS has entered into a settlement agreement (dated November 10, 2021). Based on this settlement agreement, USCIS will issue a formal notification allowing persons with valid L-2 (I-94) to work
Read MoreTransfer of preference category of a pending I-485 application (Interfile) & recent USCIS updates regarding the H-4 & L-2 EADs.
In the recent past, we have been receiving a lot of questions regarding the interfiling process, its eligibility requirements, advantages & disadvantages of going with an interfiling, etc. We are hopeful that this newsletter will answer most of your questions. What is interfiling? Interfiling is a process by which you make a formal request to the USCIS, asking them to consider a pending adjustment of status application (I-485) filed based
Read MoreDOS Confirms NIEs Automatically Extended for 12 Months
Dear All, DOS updated its FAQs concerning the automatic extension of NIEs for 12 months. In those FAQs, DOS confirms that Customs and Border Protection will recognize the validity of all NIEs approved by DOS. DOS posted guidance on its website that confirms earlier reports of NIEs issued in the last 12 months being automatically extended for 12 months from the date of approval, and for multiple entries, as long as
Read MoreUSCIS Provides Further Guidance on the Temporary Extension of the Form I-693 Validity Period
Dear All, In response to an inquiry from AILA, the USCIS has updated its website to clarify that: if an I-485 applicant receives a Request for Evidence (“RFE”) for a new I-693 medical exam because the I-693 on file with USCIS is over two years old, but the applicant’s I-693 on file with USCIS is valid under the temporary extension to four years and they otherwise meet the requirements, then the applicant
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USCIS Further Extends Flexibilities to Certain Applicants Filing Form I-765 for OPT until October 31, 2021
Dear All, Pursuant to the Court order in the matter of (Juyi Li v. USCIS), USCIS has extended the flexibilities for refiling rejected Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorizations for Students. In February 2021, USCIS announced flexibilities for certain foreign students affected by delayed receipt notices for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. These flexibilities apply only to applications received on or after Oct. 1, 2020, through May 1, 2021. Now this has been extended
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