Beginning today, July 13, 2015, the USCIS will resume the “premium processing” adjudication service for H-1B extension petitions. The CIS had temporarily suspended premium processing for all H-1B Extension of Stay petitions beginning May 26th, and had expected the suspension to last until July 27, 2015. With resumption of premium […]
August Visa Bulletin Shows 7-Year Retrogression for EB-3 China
10 Jul
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the Monthly Visa Bulletin for August, indicating a retrogression of more than seven years in visa availability under the Employment-based, Third (EB-3) Preference category for applicants born in China. Beginning August 1, 2015, EB-3 applicants born in China must have a priority […]
U.S. Embassy in Mexico City No Longer Adjudicating E Visa Applications
10 Jul
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City has announced that the Embassy will no longer adjudicate E-1 Treaty Trader and E-2 Treaty Investor visa applications in Mexico City. Beginning July 07, 2015, all E-1 Treaty Trader visa applications will be handled by the Consulates General in Monterrey and Tijuana and all […]
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal. Citizens and nationals of Nepal who presently reside in the United States may apply for TPS and work authorization in the form of an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). The DHS made the […]