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January 31, 2024
Anna Buskila

Biden Extends and Redesignates TPS to Syrian Nationals in the U.S. Since January 25, 2024

On January 26, 2024, the Biden administration announced it is extending and redesignating Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) due to ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions. This extension allows Syrian nationals with already approved TPS to extend...

January 31, 2024
Beata Leja

It’s Time for the H-1B Lottery & New Rule Promises to Improve Odds of Selection This Year!

It is that time of the year again where U.S. employers consider which of their current or prospective employees should be registered towards the FY2025 H-1B lottery occurring in March 2024. Unlike previous years, USCIS just announced a new beneficiary...

January 24, 2024
Anna Buskila

Should I apply for TPS while on U4U?

Since the Biden administration announced the extension and redesignation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) on August 18, 2023, we have been receiving questions regarding pros and cons of applying for  TPS while on Uniting for Ukraine (U4U). Spoiler alert: we...

January 12, 2024
Ana Valenzuela

USCIS PLANS TO INCREASE PREMIUM PROCESSING AND FILING FEES SOON – FILE NOW BEFORE THEY RISE!

This time last year, the United States and Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new proposed fee schedule that significantly increased the costs of many immigration-related applications. USCIS last adjusted its filing fees in 2016 and justified the need...

January 02, 2024
Marjorie M. Filice

The Newly Announced 5-Year EAD

USCIS recently announced updated guidance to increase the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) validity period for eligible recipients. In some cases, the validity period may be up to 5 years for both initial and renewal applications. This will be available for...

December 26, 2023
Tahreem Kalam

Long Awaited Stateside Visa Stamping Is Here, But Not Without Limitations.

Certain H-1B non-immigrants will soon be eligible to apply for visa stamping within the U.S. On December 21, 2023 the U.S. Department of States (“DOS”) announced the anticipated pilot program to resume visa stamping within the United States for limited...

December 23, 2023
Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan, P.C.

Happy Holidays from Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan, P.C.

In 2023, MMH worked with people from over 100 different countries including: Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador,...

December 11, 2023
Courtney Wachal

New Biden Executive Order Establishes New Critical and Emerging Technologies and Priorities for EB-2 National Interest Waivers

On October 30, 2023, the Biden Administration issued an executive order ordering the federal government to "use existing authorities to expand the ability of highly skilled immigrants and nonimmigrants with expertise in critical areas to study, stay, and work in...

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