Lawsuit against USCIS by AILA to Extend Deadlines with COVID-19

AILA vs DHS Lawsuit for COVID19 Extend Deadlines for Nonimmigrants

As most of you know, USCIS offices are closed with COVID-19 situation for in-person activities until May 3rd. Also, they have given 60 days flexibility to respond to RFE and NOID, including acceptance of scanned wet signatures. But, they have not really addressed pressing situations for foreigners in proper lawful status with expiring petitions, status …

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Total H1B Registrations Received for FY 2021 is 275k, 46% Masters

275k H1B Registrations Submitted to USCIS for Total Count FY 2021

USCIS earlier today announced a press release indicating the overall H1B registrations received by them as part of the New H1B registration process, where H1B sponsors filed H1B applications  for their employees or prospects as registrations in Online H1B registration tool built by USCIS. They have previously announced completion of H1B Registration Lottery Selection Process, …

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USCIS Confirms COVD-19 Tests, Treatment NOT a Public Charge

USCIS update on Coronavirus Applicability for Public Charge Article

As most of you know, USCIS Public Charge Rule was effective from Feb 24, 2020.  The public charge rule impacts H1B, H4, L1 Visas  and many more visas, including F1 Visa Students, OPT, STEM OPT holders.  With the recent Coronavirus Outbreak globally, testing and treatment is critical for everyone.  Many of the internationals living in …

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USCIS COVID-19 Updates, History of News Alerts, Guidance

USCIS COVID-19 News Updates Article

Since the start of COVID-19 in 2020, there have been a lot of announcements and guidance given by DHS/ USCIS. It started with President Trump Declared National Emergency for COVID-19 Outbreak in March 2020. Also, US Embassy in India has Canceled Visa Appointments… Since then, USCIS continue to announce alerts like rescheduling their appointments, closing …

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