Update: Processing Times for Family-based I-130 and I-485
Processing Times for Family-based petitions and applications, including I-130 and I-485
Visa Bulletin Update FY 2024
October 2023 Final action dates across most employment-based visa categories have seen advancement. This is an encouraging indication that a larger number of visa numbers are available for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY-2024). By advancing the final action dates, the Department of State is signaling an intention to keep visa issuance well-distributed throughout the fiscal year, avoiding backlogs or rush...
USCIS Streamlines Appointment Process with New Online Form
The USCIS has announced a significant update to streamline its appointment process. The New Online Appointment Request Form As of August 21, 2023, the USCIS has rolled out a fresh online form aimed at making the process of requesting an in-person appointment at local field offices simpler and more efficient. Prior to this, individuals had to call the USCIS Contact Center to set up an in-person...
Update: H-1B processing time
H-1B Processing Update
DHS Revamps Cuban and Haitian Family Reunification Processes (FRP)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has taken a significant leap to embrace digital transformation in FRP for Cuban and Haitian family members. Why This Matters: For countless families separated by borders, the dream has always been reunification. The FRP processes for Cuban and Haitian families have served as a bridge to that dream. However, with changing times and evolving technology,...
Update: Visa Bulletin September 2023
Visa Bulletin Update FY 2023
Update: I-485 EB Processing Time (Filed in FY 2023)
I-485 EB Processing Time (Filed in FY 2023)
Importance of Verifying Your Green Card Issuance: USCIS May Incorrectly Approve your GC Too Early
Navigating the labyrinth of immigration procedures is not an easy task, and even when everything is done correctly, errors can still happen. This can sometimes be due to oversights on the part of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This article will focus on one such case, where we represented a client whose Green Card was rescinded due to an error by USCIS. The...
USCIS Announces Second Round of H-1B Cap Registrations for FY 2024
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced that they will conduct a second random selection of H-1B cap registrations for the fiscal year (FY) 2024. This comes after an initial random selection was carried out in March 2023, from which only the selected petitioners were eligible to file H-1B cap-subject petitions. The decision to proceed with a second...
Case Study: Navigating the I-360 VAWA Self-Petition Process for Battered Spouses
Abuse, particularly within a family structure, can create a cycle of dependency and fear. For non-U.S. citizens married to abusive U.S. citizens or permanent residents, the fear of losing immigration status often compounds their predicament. In this case study, we explore how the I-360 VAWA self-petition provided a pathway to safety and independence for a client, whom we'll refer to as "Jane."...