Our office has observed a trend in H-1B petition adjudications: USCIS is issuing Requests for Evidence (RFEs) that vaguely reference “adverse information” related to the foreign national employee—without specifying what that information is. In several recent cases, these RFEs have included standard requests such as updated addresses or other basic documentation. At the same time, USCIS has...
1. Immigration Policy Can Change Suddenly In today’s climate, USCIS policies and reviewing standards are anything but stable. What’s acceptable today may face more scrutiny tomorrow. Delaying your filing now might mean facing a very different and potentially more difficult adjudication environment down the road. 2. You May Miss Out on Work Authorization—and Travel Flexibility If you are...
As we enter 2025, we continue to track processing times for H-1B petitions filed under regular (non-premium) processing. While wait times remain a significant factor for employers and employees, recent sample cases handled by our firm show a general range of 5 to 10 months, depending on the service center. H-4s filed together with H-1Bs often process concurrently – When H-4 dependent...
In December 2024, USCIS published new rules introducing significant changes to Employment Authorization Document (EAD) extensions and the H-1B program. These updates aim to address processing delays and improve continuity for impacted workers and their employers. Key Changes to EAD Extension Periods The automatic extension period for certain EADs has been permanently increased from 180 days to...
Update January 3, 2025 As of January 2025, we have observed a range of processing times for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and Advance Parole (AP) applications filed concurrently with Form I-485. Below are some sample approvals from recent cases handled at the National Benefits Center (NBC). I-765 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Processing Times Filed 09/10/2024 → Approved...
Update January 3, 2025 We have updated sample cases to illustrate the current processing times for reentry permits (Form I-131). These examples highlight the range of approval timelines at the Nebraska Service Center: Filed: October 19, 2023Approved: December 4, 2024Processing Time: Approximately 13.5 months Filed: May 4, 2023Approved: July 12, 2024Processing Time: Approximately 14 months Filed:...
Update January 3, 2025 As of January 2025, we have observed a range of processing times for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and Advance Parole (AP) applications filed concurrently with Form I-485. Below are some sample approvals from recent cases handled at the National Benefits Center (NBC). I-765 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Processing Times Filed 09/10/2024 → Approved...
