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USCIS Announces Plans to Conduct 2nd H-1B Lottery!!
On July 27, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it plans to conduct a 2nd H-1B lottery this year. USCIS received a record 780,884 H-1B registrations this year, but concluded that more than half were submitted...
ICE Now Requires Online Bond Payment for Release of Detained Immigrants
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has implemented the Cash Electronic Bonds Online (CeBONDS). CeBONDS is a web-based system that provides a completely automated, online capability to request verification of bond eligibility, make cash immigration bond payments, and send...
Can I Apply For a Compelling Circumstance EAD?
A compelling circumstance EAD is a temporary work authorization that may be issued by USCIS, in its discretion, to certain non-immigrants and their dependents. These individuals must meet a specific criterion, including being the beneficiaries of approved employment-based immigrant visa...
USCIS Finally Expands Premium Processing to Applicants Seeking to Change to F, M or J Status
On June 12, 2023, USCIS announced that it is finally expanding premium processing (i.e. expedited processing for an added fee) to applicants who are seeking to change their nonimmigrant status to F, M, and J status. Specifically, the expansion applies...
FAQs about Employment-Based Green Card Process through a Labor Certification (PERM)
The process for securing employment-based legal permanent resident status (green card) in the United States through a labor certification (PERM) is a three-step process. Step 1: Certified labor certification (PERM) from the Department of labor (“DOL”); Developing and finalizing PERM...
Is It Safe for Undocumented Immigrants to Travel within the United States?
Summertime is almost here and a common question we receive from our clients is whether they may travel within the United States. A person without lawful immigration status could be detained, placed in removal proceedings, or removed from the country...
I Was Granted Asylum – When Should I File for My Green Card?
Our office has begun receiving questions about when an asylee becomes eligible to seek a green card. Unfortunately, the guidance from USCIS is still unclear on this matter. Background: U.S. immigration law allows an asylee to become a lawful permanent...
Applying For Social Security Number After Arrival in United States: What You Need to Know
Social Security Numbers (SSN) are identification numbers given to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and nonimmigrants on temporary visas who are authorized to work in the U.S. Nonimmigrants who do not have permission to work in the U.S. are not...
