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USCIS temporarily suspends biometrics requirements for certain Form I-539 applicants.

Posted on June 30, 2021 by sethlerner1964

USCIS will temporarily suspend the biometrics submission requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-539, requesting an extension of stay in or change of status to H-4, L-2, and E nonimmigrant status. USCIS will allow adjudications for those specific categories to proceed based on biographic information and related background checks, without capturing fingerprints and a photograph. This suspension will apply through May 17, 2023, subject to affirmative extension or revocation of the suspension period by the USCIS director. However, USCIS retains discretion on a case-by-case basis to require biometrics for applicants who meet certain criteria, and any applicant may be scheduled for an application support center appointment to submit biometrics.

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USCIS Makes Two Naturalization-Related Policy Manual Updates

Posted on June 3, 2021 by sethlerner1964

USCIS made two Policy Manual updates. The first update, issued May 27, addresses naturalization eligibility and voter registration through a state’s DMV or other state benefit application process. The second update, issued May 28, addresses veterans residing outside the United States and naturalization. Both updates are effective immediately.

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USCIS Temporarily Suspends Biometrics Requirement for Certain Form I-539 Applicants

Posted on May 21, 2021 by sethlerner1964

USCIS announced that, effective Monday, May 17, 2021, it will temporarily suspend the biometrics submission requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-539 to request an extension of stay in, or change of status to, H-4, L-2, and E nonimmigrant status. The suspension will apply through May 17, 2023. Do you have ideas about other changes USCIS could make to help improve access to immigration benefits? Use our template to easily submit your proposals in response to USCIS’s request for input on how the agency can reduce administrative and other barriers and burdens within its regulations and policies. Comments are due by May 19.

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List of Student and Exchange Visitor Program Approved Schools

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

On 08/4/10, ICE updated its list of Student and Exchange Visitor Program  (SEVP) approved schools.

Student and exchange visitor program 

Updated list of student and exchange visitor program

Can I still change my status?

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Summary of a teleconference for H-2A petitioners on prohibited fees

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

USCIS released the summary of a teleconference for H-2A petitioners on prohibited fees. The summary includes information about H-2A regulations on prohibited fees, how USCIS determines whether the fees are conditions of employment, and RFEs.

H-2A visas

H-2A Job registry

H-2A temporary visa holders 

Agricultural employment visa H-2A

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H-2B Cap Count for FY2011

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

As of 7/30/10, USCIS receipted 3,116 H-2B petitions, including approved and pending, toward the 33,000 H-2B cap amount for the first half of the fiscal year.

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H-2B visa expired

H-2B petitions

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August CLE schedule includes the EB-5 Conference

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

The August CLE schedule includes the EB-5 Conference, August 27 in Boston and 6 seminars.  Seminar topics include L-1A/L-1Bs; expedited removal/reinstatement of prior orders; H-1Bs; inspection cases; options for teachers; and ICE home raids, arrest, detention and removal.

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Get the EB-5

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F-1 students seeking optional practical training can now file Form I-765 online.

Posted on April 26, 2021 by sethlerner1964

USCIS announced that that F-1 students seeking optional practical training (OPT) can now file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, online if they are filing under one of these categories: Pre-Completion OPT; Post-Completion OPT; and 24-Month Extension of OPT for science, technology, engineering and mathematics students.

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USCIS Confirms Elimination of “Blank Space” Criteria

Posted on April 8, 2021 by sethlerner1964

 USCIS confirmed that it will no longer reject Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal; Form I-612, Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement; and Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status, if an applicant leaves a blank space. USCIS stated that it has reverted to the form rejection criteria it applied before October 2019 regarding blank responses for all forms.

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USCIS announced FY 2022 H-1B cap season updates

Posted on April 5, 2021 by sethlerner1964

USCIS has received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2022 H-1B cap including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap). The agency randomly selected from among the registrations properly submitted to reach the cap. USCIS has notified all prospective petitioners with selected registrations that they are eligible to file an H-1B cap-subject petition for the beneficiary named in the applicable selected registration.

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