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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 …

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Q&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 …

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Transfer 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 …

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DOS 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 …