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The dream of migrating to the United States has been a cherished aspiration for individuals worldwide. But delays in processing can defeat the purpose. What can be done?

USCIS extends Premium Processing to Certain Student Visa Applications. Supreme Court Upholds Biden Administration’s Removal Priorities. Canada Seeks H-1 B Workers with New Immigration Options.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) continues to expand availability of Premium Processing. Premium Processing is a program that allows applicants for certain types of petitions...

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has issued updated guidance on the adjudication of National Interest Waivers (“NIW”) for petitioners holding advanced...

USCIS announced the expansion of its premium processing service to include certain F1 students seeking OPT and STEM OPT. OPT employment authorization provides eligible F1 students to apply for up to 12 months of temporary employment related to their field of study.

According to the Department of State's (DOS) Visa Bulletin for April 2023, the EB-4 category, which includes special immigrant religious workers, now has a worldwide backlog...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on March 31, 2023, that it is removing the requirement that civil surgeons sign Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record...

In its continued efforts to increase efficiency and reduce burdens to the overall immigration system, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the expansion of premium processing for certain F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training.

USCIS has made it easier for certain students who are seeking Optional Practical Training and students in STEM OPT extensions to apply for premium processing. These students can file Form I 907 online or via paper form beginning March 6, 2023 to request premium processing.

The H-1B quota registration for FY2024 (October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024) will open on March 1st and will remain open for only a little more than 2 weeks.