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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a procedural shift aimed at streamlining the status documentation process for newly approved asylees and lawful permanent residents. Effective August 2022, the USCIS will proactively issue proof-of-status documents upon receiving notice of a favorable immigration judge or Board of Immigration…

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant expansion of its premium processing service. This expedited option now extends to applicants seeking to change their status to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 nonimmigrant visas, categories typically used by international students, their dependents, and exchange visitors. Premium processing offers guaranteed…

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced significant updates to the Cuban Family Reunification Parole (CFRP) and Haitian Family Reunification Parole (HFRP) processes. These modernizations introduce an online application system, expand eligibility for the HFRP, and streamline the process by eliminating in-person interviews for beneficiaries in Cuba and Haiti.…

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a significant overhaul of the H-1B visa program, aiming to streamline the application process, enhance its fairness and effectiveness, and attract highly skilled foreign workers to the United States. The proposed changes, outlined in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) published…

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released new policy guidance clarifying how they determine whether an exchange visitor (J-visa holder) has fulfilled the 2-year foreign residence requirement. This requirement applies to certain J-visa categories and mandates that the visa holder return to their home country for two…

What is Family Reunification Parole? Family reunification parole (FRP) processes are designed by the USCIS to expedite family reunification for nationals from specific countries under humanitarian grounds or significant public benefit reasons. These processes allow individuals in the United States to apply for their relatives abroad to be paroled into the U.S. on a temporary basis,…

The world of visa and immigration is constantly evolving, and a recent announcement from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has brought significant updates to the forefront, specifically regarding the Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor. Form I-526 is a critical document for foreign nationals seeking to immigrate to the United States through the EB-5 Immigrant…

The U.S. Department of State Diversity Visa Lottery (DV Lottery) presents a potential pathway to permanent residency in the United States for individuals from countries with historically low immigration rates. The DV-2025 program will award up to 55,000 diversity visas. Online registration for the DV-2025 lottery opens on October 4, 2023,…

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a revised fee schedule, effective April 1, 2024. The new schedule outlines substantial increases in fees for the majority of visa categories, encompassing both family-based and employment-based immigration. These changes underscore the importance of understanding…

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released its end-of-fiscal-year (FY) 2023 data. This data paints a picture of unprecedented progress within the agency, reflecting significant strides in tackling longstanding backlogs and streamlining immigration processes. The report emphasizes…