DHS Issues Proposed Rule to Modernize the H-1B Specialty Occupation Worker Program
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USCIS seeks to update regulations with proposed rulemaking to improve program efficiency and integrity
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USCIS Issues New Instructions for Filing Asylum Applications with USCIS After EOIR Dismissal or Termination of Removal Proceedings
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing new instructions for asylum applications submitted by individuals whose removal proceedings were dismissed or terminated by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).
USCIS Launches New Online Change of Address Tool
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has launched a new Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) self-service tool to allow customers with pending applications, petitions, or requests to update their address with USCIS more easily. E-COA will significantly improve the speed and efficiency of the process for USCIS customers to update their address with USCIS.
USCIS Provides Additional Guidance for EB-5 Required Investment Timeframe and Investors Associated with Terminated Regional Centers
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USCIS is providing additional guidance on the interpretation of changes to the EB-5 program in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) made by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), specifically the required investment timeframe and how USCIS treats investors who are associated with a terminated regional center.
Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service - USCIS Form Update
USCIS recently updated the following form(s):
Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service
11/03/2022 09:50 AM EDT
USCIS Exempts Biometric Services Fee for all Form I-539 Applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is exempting the biometric services fee for Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status.
Rajiv's Comments in the News - Is Canada safe for Indians right now? What immigration expert says
Published by: Live Mint: September 21, 2023
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/is-canada-safe-for-indians-right-now-what-immigration-expert-says-11695199730385.html
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USCIS to Celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day by Welcoming More Than 6,900 New Citizens
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Weeklong celebration highlights naturalization ceremonies and new initiatives
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day by welcoming more than 6,900 new citizens in over 130 naturalization ceremonies across the nation between Sept. 17 and Sept. 22.