USCIS

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Earlier known as INS. USCIS is responsible for providing immigration benefits to applicants. Homepage http://wwww.uscis.gov

USCIS Updates Guidelines on Maximum Validity Periods for New Employment Authorization Documents for Certain Applicants

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today published updated policy guidance to change the maximum validity period that may be granted for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to certain applicants, as well as to provide general guidance on adjudicating Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.

Starting today, USCIS will generally grant new and renewed EADs that are valid for two years to applicants in the following categories:

FY 2023 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 1

Release Date 

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2023 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 1 and run through noon Eastern on March 18, 2022. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives will be able to complete and submit their registrations using the online H-1B registration system.

AAO Processing Times (October - December 2021)

Timeliness of Fiscal Year 2022 First Quarter Completions (October - December 2021)
Form Type Case Type Completed 0-180 Days Quarterly Completions
Cumulative total of all completions   28.92% 830
I-129CW Petition for CNMI Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker 100% 5
I-129E2 CNMI Treaty Investor 100% 2

Agency

Immigration Law