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Notes and updates on immigration law.
I-485 EB Processing Time (Filed in FY 2023)
Final Update ***Final update to finish off the processing times for FY 2023. Updates for FY 2024 will be here. *** In this update, we finalize the update for for I-485 EB approvals received before October 2023. Sample Cases: Update August 4, 2023 In this update, we have a sample I-485 EB approval for an…
USCIS No Longer Recognizes ACICS-Accredited Schools Impacting Some STEM OPT, H-1B and I-140
On August 19, 2022, the US Department of Education no longer recognizes the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) as an accrediting agency. On November 1, 2022, USCIS announced how the loss of recognition will impact certain immigration benefit applicants. Students from impacted schools should contact their DSO immediately and discuss how to…
Update: Additional Time Added for Responding to USCIS notices
Additional Time Added for Responding to USCIS notices
Update: I-485 EB Processing Time
I-485 EB Processing Update
Update: Healthcare workers may request expedited processing of their pending Form I-765 EADs
Healthcare workers may request expedited processing of their pending Form I-765s (EADs)
Sample EB1A Approvals
October, 5, 2023 Here’s an EB1a approval that we received in August for a proficient individual specializing in Biomechanics Modeling and Simulation, with around 100 citations and 9 publications. Also had to deal with a challenging ‘give me everything’ RFE. We also received one in September for a Structural Engineer, who had about 20 publications…
It’s Not A Big Deal if I-140 Notice Does Not Retain the Earliest Priority Date
Green Card Renewals Receive 24 months of Automatic Extension
USCIS announced on 09/28/2022 that applicants who have filed renewal of their GC via Form I-90 will receive a 24-month of extension of their current valid or expired Green Card. USCIS had previously provided a 12-month extension. The language on Form I-90 receipt notices will indicate the validity of a green card for 24 months.…
Update: I-140 Processing Time
I-140 Processing time
TPS for Burma has been extended until May 25, 2024
DHS today announced an extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma for an additional 18 months, from Nov. 26, 2022, through May 25, 2024.