Update: DED for Hong Kong Residents Will Continue for Another 2 years
Individuals From Hong Kong May Apply For Employment Authorization Through 02/05/2023
Update: Visa Bulletin Update FY 2023
Visa Bulletin Update FY 2023
Update: Additional Time Added for Responding to USCIS notices
Additional Time Added for Responding to USCIS notices
Update: USCIS Extends Green Card Validity for 48 Months for Conditional Permanent Residents with a Pending Form I-751 or Form I-829
USCIS has extended the validity of conditional green cards for 48 months for individuals with pending I-751 or I-829. See: USCIS Extends Status of Conditional Permanent Residents to 24 Months with Pending I-751 or I-829
Update: H-1B processing time frame
H-1B Processing Update
Update: Naturalization Processing Updates
Naturalization Processing Updates
Proffered Wage Must Exceed State’s Minimum Wage, Not Just the Prevailing Wage (Federal)
As DOL continues to experience delays in issuing PWD and adjudicating PERM applications, employers must be careful when setting the proposed wage during the PERM process. It must exceed not just the prevailing wage as set by DOL but also exceed the state's (where worksite is located) minimum wage. You do not want to wait 1.5 to 2 years for the PERM to be certified only to find that the I-140 was...
I-131 Re-Entry Permit Processing Times
Update November 21, 2023 There has been a noticeable consistency in the processing duration, aligning with the trends observed earlier this year. Current Processing Scenario Despite hopes for an expedited process, the I-131 re-entry permits continue to require significant time for approval. Recent Case Example: I-131 Re-entry Permit Filed: 05/09/2022 Status: Approved Approval Date: 11/11/2023...
Update: H-4 / H-4 EAD processing times
USCIS Processing Update: H-4 / H-4 EAD
Processing Times for Family-based petitions and applications, including I-130 and I-485
April 9, 2024 As part of our ongoing effort to provide updates on the processing times for family-based immigration applications, we have compiled a list of sample cases that our clients have experienced. This update covers a range of applications including I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), and more. Our goal is to offer a...