by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Oct 20, 2023
The USCIS updated its policy guidance increasing the maximum validity periods for EADs to five years for initial and renewal EADs for certain noncitizens who are employment authorized incident to status or circumstance. This includes including those admitted as...
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Oct 20, 2023
On October 17, 2023 the U.S. Department of State sent a notice regarding the pilot program to resume renewal of H-1B nonimmigrant visa issuance in the United States. Once the document is published, it will lay out the eligibility criteria for noncitizens to...
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Oct 13, 2023
Overview: USCIS announced the exemption of the biometric services fee as part of the application requirements for Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, beginning on October 1, 2023. Updates and Highlights: Beginning Oct. 1, USCIS exempted the...
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Oct 13, 2023
Overview: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued additional guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how USCIS evaluates evidence to determine eligibility for extraordinary ability and outstanding professor or researcher first preference...
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Oct 13, 2023
Overview: After October 26, 2023, USCIS has indicated that it will revert to 180-day automatic extensions. An Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is a work permit issued to individuals in many different immigration categories. If you receive an EAD, it may be used...
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Oct 13, 2023
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that they are expanding myProgress (formerly known as personalized processing times) to Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. What is the Myprogress...
