Immigration

Given the recent months-long closure of USCIS offices due to COVID-19 and potential furloughs of USCIS employees at the end of the month, processing delays are naturally expected. But what about petitions and applications that were filed long before COVID-19 that have been pending a few months or maybe even […]

Visa Bulletin – May 2024  Almost No Movement in Any Category   The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the monthly Visa Bulletin for May 2024. Until May 1, the April 2024 Visa Bulletin remains in effect.   The Visa Bulletin contains the DOS’s Final Action Dates chart, which lists the […]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued  new policy guidance regarding the validity of Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, clarifying that effective immediately, a properly completed Form I-693 signed by a civil surgeon on or after November 1, 2023, retains its evidentiary value and does […]

This change will affect all holders of UK Visas whose biometric residence permit (BRP) will expire on December 31, 2024. The expiry of your BRP card does not affect immigration status, however, the mechanism by which BRP holders will document their right to work in the UK will change beginning January […]

Are you or your employee extraordinary in their field? If not, is their work in the U.S. national interest?  Learn the immigration options available and the criteria for work visas and permanent residence for individuals, employees, and prospective employees.  Learning Objectives/Topics Non-Immigrant options for individuals of Extraordinary Ability Immigrant Options […]