Not yet known whether USCIS will conduct a second selection to meet cap, as it did last year.
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USCIS suspends biometrics requirement for form I-539 extension of stay in or change of status applicants.
Arbitrary rejections restrict business immigration in the US, says American Immigration Council.
Revoking Trump memo, new USCIS policy requires deference to prior determinations.
Online option only for OPT; other EAD categories may be denied after April 15.
90- day window opens from April 1 for filing detailed H-1B petitions by sponsoring employers.
‘Withdrawal consistent with Biden’s commitment to reduce barriers within the legal immigration system.’
Move covers curbs on employer-employee relationship, third party worksites and computer related positions.
‘Current lottery system helps replace American workers with low paid less qualified foreign workers.’
Indians not eligible for H-2B visas for non-agricultural temporary or seasonal jobs.
USCIS to offer both 2008 and 2020 versions of civic test until April 19.
New rule would impact 2020 lottery unless Biden administration stops it.
Deadlines for responses to queries on H-1B to naturalization extended to January 31.
Nearly 200,000 will die waiting in the line, predicts Washington think tank.
California judge declines to order USCIS to extend expired EADs.
USCIS will reject applications without evidence of self-sufficiency after Oct. 13.
DHS proposes rule to make sponsors pay for public benefits availed by immigrants.
Miffed USCIS may rush to file for stay of federal judge’s order.
Expands guidance for achievers in sciences, arts, business, education, athletics, films and TV.
Grace applicable to notices issued between March 1, 2020, and Jan. 1, 2021.
Agencies providing public benefits may seek court order for reimbursement by sponsor. Follow @ambazaarmag US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)…
Cash strapped USCIS to carry on till September end with aggressive spending cuts.
New tool to crackdown on US employers exploiting H-1B program.
Naturalization fee raised by 80 percent, EADs to cost 34 percent more.
Faced with $1.2 billion deficit, USCIS may furlough 13,000 staffers.