16 Feb
by Foster, on Immigration Updates, News
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 H-1B cap will open at noon ET on March 1, 2023, and run through noon ET on March 17, 2023. Once the registration period has closed, USCIS will apply random numeric […]
5 May
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates, News
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that beginning May 17, 2021, the agency will suspend the biometrics requirements for Form I-539 applicants seeking H-4 and L-2 classifications and Form I-539 applicants who are dependents of those holding E-1, E-2, and E-3 status. The suspension will apply to all […]
30 Apr
by Foster LLP, on COVID-19 Updates, Immigration Updates, News
On Friday, April 30, citing advice of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced the upcoming restriction on travel from India to the United States. Beginning Tuesday, May 4, at 12:01 am ET, the Biden Administration will restrict the admission of most travelers who […]
On March 9, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will no longer defend the 2019 Public Charge Final Rule, stating that further defense of the rule “is neither in the public interest nor an efficient use of limited government resources. Consistent with that decision, the Department of Justice will no longer pursue appellate review of judicial […]
