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DACA Renewal Processing Time

Posted on by Jay Wu
Update 04/24/2024 The processing time for DACA renewals has slowed down dramatically in the past year, from a few weeks to 6 months. DACA EAD renewals continue to present a unique challenge: Renewal start dates begin on approval, not after the current EAD expires. Filing early could mean losing valid months, yet filing close to expiration risks employment gaps due to no auto-extension. With...

USCIS’ Review of an Employer’s Ability to Pay is No Longer Rigid and More Comprehensive

Posted on by Jay Wu
USCIS issued policy guidance to allow a more flexible review of whether or not an employer has demonstrated its ability to pay the proffered wage from the priority date. This is a huge relief to many employers whose ability may not be evident on a tax return but has other financial documents such as credit limit/bank lines to more than cover the wage commitment to the beneficiary.

You May Now Receive ADIT I-551 Stamp by Mail

Posted on by Jay Wu
Instead of going to an InfoPass appointment in person at a local field office, you may now receive the stamp by mail. The ADIT stamp, also known as the I-551 stamp, is placed on your passport and serves as temporary evidence of lawful permanent status while your I-90, N-400, or I-751 is pending. Not sure if it's widely needed now, given the new receipt notices that offer longer extensions....