Due to the COVID-19 National Emergency, USCIS has announced that starting March 21, 2020, it will accept immigration forms with digitally reproduced signatures, including Form I-129, instead of insisting on originally-signed forms with “wet ink” signatures.
Read MoreEffective March 20, 2020, USCIS will stop accepting requests for premium processing service on I-129 and I-140 petitions. Employers may continue submitting expedite requests as necessary in urgent situations, but USCIS retains sole discretion whether to approve or deny such requests.
Read MoreUSCIS announced that it will resume premium processing service for all H-1B petitions starting Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
Read MoreU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has sent a final version of its H-1B cap registration rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), moving the highly anticipated regulation closer to completion.
Read MoreUSCIS announced that it will give its adjudicating officers expanded authority to deny immigration applications without issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE).
Read MoreGreen cards containing date errors are being recalled for some spouses of US citizens.
Read MoreData entry for the H-1B cap lottery is done. Learn what’s next.
Read MoreSome TPS recipients should begin making alternative immigration plans or prepare to depart the US next year.
Read MorePostal delivery of important documents to be improved by use of signature service.
Read MoreUnannounced policy shift for STEM OPTs creates confusion for staffing industry.
Read MoreUSCIS has conducted the lottery selection process for H-1B visas. Demand continues at more than double the supply of available visas.
Read MoreThat's all folks! Cap-subject applications received after today will not be considered.
Read MoreIt's more important than ever to make certain that USCIS has your proper mailing address.
Read MoreRecent statistical data released by USCIS provides interesting glimpse into DACA usage.
Read MoreProcessing time reports are becoming more useful thanks to system updates.
Read MoreCap-subject H-1B cases cannot be fast-tracked until further notice.
Read MoreUSCIS policy memo changes what signatures will be considered valid on applications filed with the agency.
Read MoreProcedures for submitting FY2019 H-1B cap-subject cases are not expected to change, according to Service Center officials.
Read MoreThe TPS extension announced by DHS today is welcome news that will benefit approximately 7,000 Syrians in the U.S. with TPS status and work authorization.
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