23 Jun
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
Today the U.S. Supreme Court decided the injunction on the Obama Administration’s DAPA and DACA expansion programs would remain in place while the Federal District Court hears and decides the principal matter at issue – whether the Obama Administration has the executive authority to implement the deferred action programs without […]
15 Jun
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State recently published the Monthly Visa Bulletin for July 2016, reporting little or no advancement to the “final action cutoff date” for applicants in most employment-based categories experiencing a backlog. The largest progression in the “final action cutoff date” was by over three (3) months for […]
14 Jun
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State has confirmed that U.S. Consulates in India are reporting lengthy wait times for obtaining visa appointments. Posts currently report the following wait times for nonimmigrant visa appointments: Post Visitor (B) or Student (F-1) Visa Wait Time (in days) Other Appointment (H-1B, L-1) Wait Time (in […]
11 May
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently published a proposed rule to increase the fees for immigration benefits by a weighted average of 21%. The proposed fee increase comes in the midst of some of the longest CIS adjudication times in recent memory, with H-1B extensions often taking 7 […]
