21 Aug
by Vi Palacios, on Blog, COVID-19 Updates, Immigration, News
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 […]
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security published on April 8, 2024, a Temporary Final Rule in the Federal Register that increases from 180-days to 540-days the automatic extension of work authorization for certain Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal applicants. Previously, EADs were automatically extended for 180-days, then 540-days in May 2022, and […]
12 Apr
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
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 […]
11 Apr
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
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 […]
10 Apr
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
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 […]
