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H-2B Visa

Apr 26

THE LIMIT FOR MORE RETURNING WORKER H-2B VISAS HAS BEEN HIT FOR THE BEGINNING PART OF FY 2025

Introduction In a development that is shaking the US immigration and labor market, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that they have hit the limit for the...

THE UNITED STATES’ VISA BULLETIN FOR MAY 2025

Apr 14

THE UNITED STATES’ VISA BULLETIN FOR MAY 2025

Introduction The US Visa Bulletin is actually of utmost importance to individuals who are about to immigrate to the United States. The US Department of State publishes the monthly bulletin...

Visa Bulletin 2025

Mar 14

APRIL 2025 VISA BULLETIN

Quick overview In the April 2025 visa bulletin, for India, the EB-5 Final Action Date is retrogressing by about two and a half years, and for China, it is retrogressing...

THE LEGAL BATTLE OVER BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP

Mar 04

THE LEGAL BATTLE OVER BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP: KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN TRUMP’S ORDER

With the swearing in of Trump, his administration is attempting to shake things up regarding who can be a US citizen. On his first day in office, he signed something...

INSIGHTS ON THE US BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP

Mar 01

DETAILED INSIGHTS ON THE US BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP

Birthright citizenship has formed a vital part of the United States law since the 14th Amendment was passed in 1868. It gives every child born in the US the right...

Feb 17

WHAT TRUMP’S BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP ORDER MEANS FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM

The initial decision of the Trump-led administration involved issuing a slew of executive orders. This happened on the day President Donald Trump first came into office as the 47th President...

RELIEFS FROM DEPORTATION IN THE U.S.A

Jan 25

POSSIBLE RELIEFS FROM DEPORTATION IN THE UNITED STATES (PART I)

If the US government wants to kick you out of the country, they will start a process to deport you. If you find yourself in this mess, there are a...

US Immigration Election Debate 2024

Sep 12

KEY IMMIGRATION TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2024 UNITED STATES’ PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DEBATE

KEY IMMIGRATION TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2024 UNITED STATES’ PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DEBATE Introduction - US Immigration Election Debate Former President of the United States, Donald Trump, and the current Vice President, Kamala...

ANNUAL LIMITS FOR EB-1 VISAS REACHED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024

Sep 10

THE ANNUAL LIMITS FOR EB-1 VISAS REACHED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024

THE ANNUAL LIMITS FOR EB-1 VISAS REACHED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 Introduction The State Department just made it clear that they have hit the cap on EB-1 visas for the...

Spousal Parole Program

Sep 09

Texas Judge Prolongs Hold on DHS Spousal Parole Program with Another 14-Day Extension

Texas Judge Prolongs Hold on DHS Spousal Parole Program with Another 14-Day Extension A Texas Judge extended a temporary pause on President Biden’s Spousal Parole Program, also called the “Keeping...

Program for Migrants from Cuba

Sep 07

Biden Administration to Restart Program for Migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, amidst Fraud Investigation.

Biden Administration to Restart Program for Migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, amidst Fraud Investigation. The Biden administration is considering resuming a program that allows migrants from Cuba, Haiti,...

Diversity Visa Lottery

Sep 06

DIVERSITY VISA WINNERS LOSES PROLONG CASE AT THE FULL D.C. CIRCUIT

DIVERSITY VISA WINNERS LOSES PROLONG CASE AT THE FULL D.C. CIRCUIT Introduction A lot of people who won diversity visas in the 2020 and 2021 lotteries were left bummed out...

Fourth Circuit Asylum Claim Rejection

Sep 05

THE FOURTH CIRCUIT REJECTS THE CHALLENGE OF A MENTALLY ILL APPLICANT ON THE REFUSAL OF HIS ASYLUM CLAIM

Introduction - Fourth Circuit Asylum Claim Rejection The Fourth Circuit Asylum Claim Rejection, in the Joshi v. Garland case, decided that forcing someone with mental illness into a hospital doesn't...

US Embassy Cuba visa services expansion

Sep 04

EXPANSION OF CERTAIN VISA SERVICES BY THE US EMBASSY IN CUBA

Summary of Points - US Embassy Cuba Visa Services Expansion With immediate effect, the United States’ embassy in Havana, Cuba, is boosting its visa help, adding more options for people...

Northbound Rides for Migrants

Sep 03

Mexico to Offer Northbound Rides for Migrants with U.S. Asylum Appointments

In response to migrant deaths in Oaxaca, Mexico will provide escorted bus rides to the U.S. border for asylum seekers. This service is designed specifically for non-Mexican migrants who have...

New Evidence in Reasonable Fear Cases

Sep 02

Ninth Circuit Grants IJ Discretion to Review New Evidence in Reasonable Fear Cases

Ninth Circuit Grants IJ Discretion to Review New Evidence in Reasonable Fear Cases The Ninth Circuit recently ruled that Immigration Judges (IJ) have the discretion to consider new evidence when...

Texas Lawsuit Against the Biden Administration's Parole in Place.

Aug 28

Analyzing the Texas Lawsuit Against the Biden Administration’s Parole-in-Place Policy

Analyzing the Texas Lawsuit Against the Biden Administration's Parole-in-Place Policy In recent weeks, Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against the Texas Lawsuit Against the Biden Administration's over its Parole in...

New Asylum Restrictions Border Arrests Plummet 33% in July

Aug 20

New Asylum Restrictions Border Arrests Plummet 33% in July

Border Arrests Drop Significantly in July - New Asylum Restrictions Arrests for Illegal border crossings from Mexico have gone down by 33% in July, the lowest since September 2020. According...

Parole in Place Program

Aug 19

USCIS Releases Filing Guidance for Parole-in-Place Program

Parole in Place Program as detailed in a prior immigration news alert, President Biden announced in June his plan to offer a solution for undocumented immigrants who are married to...

U.S. to Expedite Asylum Processing at Canadian Border to Discourage Migrant Crossings

Aug 16

U.S. to Expedite Asylum Processing at Canadian Border to Discourage Migrant Crossings

U.S. to Expedite Asylum Processing at Canadian Border to Discourage Migrant Crossings According to an internal document from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Joe Biden administration intends to...

US RE-PAROLE FOR ELIGIBLE UKRAINIANS

Aug 13

RE-PAROLE FOR ELIGIBLE UKRAINIANS IN THE UNITED STATES

RE-PAROLE FOR ELIGIBLE UKRAINIANS IN THE UNITED STATES Introduction US Re-parole for eligible Ukrainians, USCIS recently issued a reminder that starting February 27, 2024, people from Ukraine and their families...

UNITED STATES VISA BULLETIN FOR SEPTEMBER 2024

Aug 12

UNITED STATES VISA BULLETIN FOR SEPTEMBER 2024

Introduction - US VISA BULLETIN FOR SEPTEMBER In the afternoon of August 8, the US Department of State (DOS) dropped the Visa Bulletin for September 2024. There is no progress...

H-4 Visa Holders Keep Right to Work in U.S.

Aug 08

H-4 Visa Holders Keep Right to Work in U.S. After Federal Appeals Court Ruling

H-4 Visa Holders Keep Right to Work in U.S. After Federal Appeals Court Ruling On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled favorably, maintaining...

U.S. Expands Online Entry Application Zones for Migrants at Southern Border

Aug 07

THE UNITED STATES IS SET TO EXPAND AREAS FOR MIGRANTS TO APPLY ONLINE FOR ENTRY AT ITS SOUTHERN BORDER

US EXPANDS AREAS FOR MIGRANTS TO APPLY ONLINE FOR ENTRY AT ITS SOUTHERN BORDER. Introduction The Biden administration announced on August 3 that it will let more people apply online...

Kamala Harris on Immigration

Jul 29

Kamala Harris on Immigration: Harris’ Efforts Under Close Inspection as Campaign Develops

Kamala Harris on Immigration | US Immigration Latest News Barely months into Joe Biden’s appointment as U.S. president, the country faced a border crisis that compelled the president to call...

Rules Against Mexican Women's Citizenship

Jul 26

9th Circuit Rules Against Mexican Woman’s Derivative Citizenship Claim

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently Rules Against Mexican Women's Citizenship based on her mother's naturalization. The court determined that despite her mother becoming a U.S. citizen, the woman...

MIGRANTS SET OUT FOR THE US BORDER

Jul 23

SEVERAL MIGRANTS SET OUT FOR THE US BORDER FOR FEAR OF THE FUTURE

SEVERAL MIGRANTS SET OUT FOR THE US BORDER FOR FEAR OF THE FUTURE Introduction Lots of migrants have started a big group trip from southern Mexico, all going to the...

Jul 22

UNACCOMPANIED IMMIGRANT KIDS ALLEGEDLY SUFFER SEX ABUSE AND HARASSMENT IN U.S. LARGEST HOUSING PROVIDER

UNACCOMPANIED IMMIGRANT KIDS ALLEGEDLY SUFFER SEX ABUSE AND HARASSMENT IN U.S. LARGEST HOUSING PROVIDER Brief highlights The United States government has charged the biggest housing provider for migrant kids in...

US Sanctions Sierra Leone National for Migrant Smuggling

Jul 20

US Treasury Sanctions Sierra Leone National for Migrant Smuggling

The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced sanctions on Thursday against a national from Sierra Leone for allegedly smuggling thousands of migrants from Asia and Africa into the United States....

Jul 18

BIDEN’S ADMINISTRATION PLAN TO EXPAND ACCESS TO PAROLE IN PLACE

The Department of Homeland Security has announced a significant expansion of parole in place for certain undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, amongst other new announcements covered in a White House...

The US Economy And 455,000 Us Families Set To Benefit From The Parole-In-Place Program

Jul 09

The US Economy And 455,000 US Families Set To Benefit From The Parole-In-Place Program

Biden’s administration rolled out a new plan on June 18 that lets some spouses of United States citizens get a special visa from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This...

The Biden Administration Has Advanced Deportation Relief To 309,000 Haitians

Jul 05

The Biden Administration Has Advanced Deportation Relief To 309,000 Haitians

The Biden team plans to help over 309,000 Haitians already in the United States by letting them stay and work longer with deportation protections and work visas. The US Department...

CBP To Pay Over $1.5 Million For Illegally Detaining Two Young US Citizens

Jun 28

CBP To Pay Over $1.5 Million For Illegally Detaining Two Young US Citizens

The US Customs and Border Protection agency has been ordered to compensate a family over $1.5 million. This follows a decision by a federal judge that officers wrongly held a...

Trump Proposes Giving Automatic Green Cards to Foreign Grads of U.S. Colleges

Jun 27

Trump Proposes Giving Automatic Green Cards to Foreign Grads of U.S. Colleges

In a stunning turn of events, former President Donald Trump has proposed a new immigration policy that might greatly impact the future of many overseas students studying in the United...

Border Encounters 25% Decrease Following New Asylum Restrictions, CBP Reports

Jun 26

Border Encounters 25% Decrease Following New Asylum Restrictions, CBP Reports

Washington D.C. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported a significant decrease in border encounters following the implementation of new asylum restrictions by the Biden administration earlier this...

Increment On Fees for H-1B and L-1B Visa Extensions—DHS

Jun 25

Increment On Fees for H-1B and L-1B Visa Extensions—DHS

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expected to implement a new H-1B extension fee for employers of skilled international workers on the H-1B visa. The proposed new rule...

Supreme Court Approves Two-Step Notice for Deportation Proceedings

Jun 15

Supreme Court Approves Two-Step Notice for Deportation Proceedings

On Friday, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling regarding the notification process used by the federal government for most immigration cases. In a 5-4 decision penned by Justice Samuel...

The White House is Preparing a Broad Executive Order on Immigration Policy.

Jun 05

The White House is Preparing a Broad Executive Order on Immigration Policy.

It is expected that US President Joe Biden will issue a new executive order that seeks to cut back migrant arrivals at the US-Mexico border. This is to curb a...

Biden’s New Rule to Allow DACA Recipients Enroll in Obamacare

May 07

Biden’s New Rule to Allow DACA Recipients Enroll in Obamacare

On Friday, the Biden administration solidified a rule to broaden healthcare coverage for immigrants who arrived in the US as children and are protected from deportation under the Deferred Action...

Improved Protection For Victims Of Trafficking Under The New Rules For T- Visa Program

May 01

Improved Protection For Victims Of Trafficking Under The New Rules For T- Visa Program

The DHS and USCIS announced a final rule that aims to improve the T nonimmigrant visa (T-visa) program for victims of trafficking in human beings (human trafficking). The new rule...

Brazil Postpones Visa Requirements for American Travelers Until 2025

Apr 30

Brazil Postpones Visa Requirements for American Travelers Until 2025

The Brazilian government initially planned to implement a visa requirement for US citizens visiting Brazil on October 1, 2023. This deadline was then pushed back to January 10, 2024, and...

Apr 24

The USCIS Is Set To Open New International Field Offices In Qatar And Turkey

The USCIS will open its Doha, Qatar, field office on May 7, 2024, and its Ankara, Turkey, field office on May 9, 2024. Both field offices will be “Refugee Processing...

Black Immigrants Raise Voices Against Racial Inequality in NYC Protest

Apr 23

Black Immigrants Raise Voices Against Racial Inequality in NYC Protest

[Tuesday, 16th April, 2024] Over 1,000 migrants, primarily from Haiti, Guinea, and West Africa, gathered outside New York City Hall to call attention to issues facing Black immigrants in the...

US Department of State Releases May 2024 Visa Bulletin

Apr 11

US Department of State Releases May 2024 Visa Bulletin

Waiting for your priority date is one of the most important steps in obtaining your green card in the United States. For immigrants who have invested time, money, and effort...

Apr 04

USCIS Reached The FY 2025 H1-B Cap Through Initial Electronic Registrations

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the final selection of H1-B number allocations for FY 2025. This is an important step in the visa application cycle for...

Mar 21

Department of Homeland Security Unveils AI Projects to Enhance Investigations and Immigration Trainings.

The Department of Homeland Security recently announced three AI projects and plans to utilize the technology in various aspects of its mission. The DHS will test the AI models to...

Mar 13

H1-B Cap Season Opens With A Blend Of Hope And Mixed Emotions

The H1-B registration season officially opened on March 6, and this was welcomed with a blend of concerns, hope, and apprehension. The impact of the significant hike in fees goes...

Mar 11

Immigration Surge Projected to Boost U.S. Economy by $7 Trillion Over the Next Decade, Says CBO

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO), a nonpartisan federal agency, has released a report projecting a significant positive impact of immigration on the U.S. economy. The report states that the ongoing...

AILA Challenges Biden Administration Over Potential Asylum Restrictions. in the United States

Mar 01

AILA Challenges Biden Administration Over Potential Asylum Restrictions in the United States.

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has spoken out against the Biden administration's reported plans to impose new restrictions on asylum. The association claims such policies could potentially violate both...

DOL Extends Deadline for Foreign Worker Job Input

Feb 24

DOL Extends Deadline for Foreign Worker Job Input

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has paused its plans to expand the list of occupations eligible for employment-based green cards. Originally set for February 20th, the deadline for public...

Uscis Announced On January 31St A Significant Overhaul Of The H-1B Visa Program

Feb 09

USCIS Announced On January 31St A Significant Overhaul Of The H-1B Visa Program

The H-1B visa program, a vital pathway for skilled foreign workers in the U.S., is undergoing significant changes for the fiscal year 2025 (FY 2025). On January 31st, 2024, U.S....

U.S. Immigration Fees Set to Increase: What You Need to Know

Feb 06

U.S. Immigration Fees Set to Increase: What You Need to Know

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is implementing significant fee increases starting April 1, 2024. This marks the first major adjustment since 2016 and is expected to impact various immigration...

Green Card Backlog Experiences 4% Reduction indicating Positive Progress

Jan 29

Green Card Backlog Experiences 4% Reduction indicating Positive Progress

As reported by the National Visa Center (NVC) under the Department of State, there was a notable improvement in the Green Card backlog. The immigrant visa (IV) backlog experienced a...

BREAKING NEWS: USCIS Streamlines H-1B Process for Companies with Online Filing

Jan 20

BREAKING NEWS: USCIS Streamlines H-1B Process for Companies with Online Filing

Washington, D.C. - In a major shift for skilled worker visas, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced a package of customer experience improvements designed to streamline the...

Breaking News: Department of State Expands Interview Waiver for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants!

Jan 12

Breaking News: Department of State Expands Interview Waiver for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants!

In a major move to expedite visa processing and ease travel restrictions, the U.S. Department of State has significantly expanded its interview waiver program for certain nonimmigrant visas. This means...

January Visa Bulletin Reveals USCIS' Filing Dates for Family & Diversity Applicants.

Jan 10

January Visa Bulletin Reveals USCIS’ Filing Dates for Family & Diversity Applicants.

The bulletin provides an overview of immigrant numbers available in January for "Final Action Dates," which are the dates for applicants to submit required documentation to the National Visa Center....

NEWS ALERT: USCIS Update Naturalized US Citizen's Access to Voting

Sep 02

NEWS ALERT: USCIS Update Naturalized US Citizen’s Access to Voting

In March 2021, Biden signed an executive order instructing federal agencies to step up their efforts to register voters. Considering the current state of the voting system in the US,...

Immigration News Recap

Jul 06

Immigration News Recap

The USCIS Expands the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program to Provide Funding On June 9 2023, the USCIS announced that they are giving out $25 million worth of grants to...

US Department of State Releases May 2023 Visa Bulletin

May 02

US Department of State Releases May 2023 Visa Bulletin

It's that time of the month again. The DOS has released the May 2023 Visa Bulletin, giving you the latest updates on visa availability for family-sponsored and employment-based preference categories....

USCIS Extends Temporary Suspension of Biometrics Submission for Specific Form I-539 Applicants.

Apr 20

USCIS Extends Temporary Suspension of Biometrics Submission for Specific Form I-539 Applicants.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has suspended the biometrics requirement for H-4, L-2, and E derivative status changes and extensions in the United States until September 30, 2023....

USCIS Ends COVID-Related Flexibilities

Mar 27

USCIS Ends COVID-Related Flexibilities

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will terminate certain COVID-19 pandemic-related flexibilities initially introduced in March 2020 on March 23, 2023. USCIS had notified the...

Fiscal Year 2024 H-1B Cap Dates Announced.

Feb 02

Fiscal Year 2024 H-1B Cap Dates Announced.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on January 27, 2023, that the initial registration period for the H-1B cap for the fiscal year 2024 will open from March 1...