Over the past 10 weeks, USCIS has not accepted any cases for premium processing, due to COVID-19. However, they have just announced that they will resume premium processing (Form I-907) over the next several weeks, in several phases. While USCIS has indicated that...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offices will start reopening for public services, starting on June 4, 2020, after having been closed to the public since the middle of March. Reopening may vary by location, so it is important to review the latest USCIS Office...
On April 22, 2020, President Trump issued a proclamation suspending the entry of any individual seeking to enter the United States as an immigrant who: (1) Is outside the United States on the effective date of the proclamation; (2) Does not have a valid immigrant visa...
If you are scheduled for a Green Card, Naturalization, or Asylum interview at any USCIS Office from now until April 1, 2020, your interview is canceled and will be automatically rescheduled. The same applies to biometrics appointments at any USCIS Application Support...
In an effort to better serve our clients, Attorney Jennifer S. Varughese will now be handling Immigration consultations out of the firm’s office in Stafford, VA. The office is located on the third floor of 800 Corporate Drive, Stafford, VA 22554. An appointment must...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has proposed increasing filing fees for a number of applications. Of note, the I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) may increase from $410 to $490, I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence) from...
Effective today (March 12, 2019), USCIS is once again permitting premium processing for all H-1B case types. As of this time, it is unclear whether this will extend into the new cap filing season. In its announcement, USCIS encourages Petitioners with outstanding...
On February 20, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security submitted a proposed regulation to the Office of Management and Budget, which would have the effect of eliminating employment authorization for H-4 individuals whose H-1B spouses are “in line” for...
USCIS recently announced a significant expansion of its suspension of premium processing for H-1B petitions. While FY 2019 cap-subject petitions were already excluded from premium processing, it had been expected that premium processing would become available in...
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