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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...
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...
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,...
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...
Recent increase in FDNS site visits
What is a USCIS FDNS Site Visit? A USCIS Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) site visit is intended to ensure compliance with immigration regulations and verify information pertaining to the most recent immigration filing. These site visits can...
Is the H-1B Program About to Get Better? New Proposed Regulations Could Improve the Odds of Getting Selected in the Lottery.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a proposed amendment to the H-1B regulations on October 23, 2023. The changes are meant to modernize and add flexibility to the H-1B program. Alejandro N. Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, introduced...
Israel Added to Visa Waiver Program Effective Immediately
Israel is now a part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), allowing Israeli citizens to travel to the United States without obtaining a visa. Originally scheduled to go into effect on November 30, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security moved...
Biden Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Venezuelans in the U.S.
On October 3, 2023, the Biden administration announced it is extending and redesignating Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This extension is valid until September 10, 2025, for Venezuelan citizens with already approved TPS or who have a pending TPS...
