April 12, 2018
The Rise of Administrative Processing at US Consulates in India and China
Since January 2018, our firm has seen a sharp increase in administrative processing for U.S. visa applications at consulates in…
April 9, 2018
USDOS Announces April Priority Dates For Filing Permanent Residency Applications
The following priority dates determine whether an applicant may file for permanent residency during the month of April 2018. Category…
April 4, 2018
The USCIS Drops “Nation of Immigrants” From Mission Statement
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) recently changed its mission statement to remove the section describing the U.S.…
February 21, 2018
USDOS Announces March Priority Dates For Filing Permanent Residency Applications
The following priority dates determine whether an applicant may file for permanent residency during the month of March 2018. Category…
January 24, 2018
Work Permits for H-4 Spouses Face Uncertain Future
Based on current political talks, work permits (“EADs”) for H-4 visa holders may no longer be an option. The current…
January 24, 2018
USDOS Announces February Priority Dates For Filing Permanent Residency Applications
The following priority dates determine whether an applicant may file for permanent residency during the month of February 2018. Category…
December 11, 2017
The 12 Notes of H-1B Sponsorship: What U.S. Employers Should Know About the H-1B Lottery
The 12 Notes of Christmas H-1B Sponsorship: What U.S. Employers Should Know About the H-1B Lottery The holidays are just…
November 27, 2017
USDOS Announces December Priority Dates For Filing Permanent Residency Applications
The following priority dates determine whether an applicant may file for permanent residency during the month of December 2017. Category…
November 14, 2017
USCIS Increases Scrutiny for Nonimmigrant Extension Petitions
In a policy memorandum dated October 23, 2017, the USCIS announced that it has instructed its adjudicating officers to apply…