Since the introduction of Biometrics Process for I-539 form, it has become mandatory for many visa holders such as H4 Visa holders to give biometrics for their extensions and Change of Status (COS) applications with USCIS. With COVID-19, USCIS offices and ASCs were closed and none of the H4 or H4+ EAD applicants could give biometrics. USCIS indicated that …
USCIS Opens Premium Processing for H1B, I-140 from 1-Jun-20
As most of you know USCIS provides Premium Processing for many types of petitions like H1B, L1, etc., including I-140 petitions that guarantees a decision from USCIS in 15 days. Earlier this year, USCIS suspended Premium Processing for FY 2021 H1B, including cap exempt petitions and I-140 petitions. Today, USCIS announced that they plan to resume Premium processing for both …
I-94 Extension in US at CBP Otay Mesa – 4 Experiences [2020]
It is very important for everyone to maintain Status in US and have I-94 valid at all times. If you get a shorter I-94 ( arrival departure record) duration at US Port of Entry than the approval notice listed end date, it is very likely that your passport is expiring soon. In such case, you need to apply for I-94 …
USCIS Settlement on H1B Rule for Employer-Employee, Itinerary
USCIS lost a case on March 10th, 2020 that is tied to few H1B Visa related policy memos that were created by them in the last few years. It reached an agreement this week with the business group ITServe Alliance, who filed lawsuit against them. We will look at key details on the court judgment, USCIS settlement and what changes …
H1B 2021 Sample Receipt, Approvals Notices – Shared by Applicants
As many of you know, from this year, which is H1B Visa 2021 season, USCIS started the new H1B Visa Registration process and many are still filing H1B petitions for FY 2021 until June 30th, 2020. Also, USCIS announced earlier the delays in getting receipts notices for FY 2021 until early May. Now, some of our blog readers have applied …
I-94 Extension with Passport Renewal in USA – Experience during COVID-19
Many of the US non-immigrant visa holders would get shorter duration on the I-94 than the visa expiration or I-797 approval notice due to expiring passport, when they enter US and go through Port of entry Process. In general, it would have been a straightforward process to Extend I-94 after Passport Renewal in US. But, now with travel restrictions in …
H1B Visa 2021 Cap Updates – Latest News, Info
This page will track all the latest news, both official news from USCIS and unofficial updates from community for H1B Visa FY 2021 Season Latest News Updates – Official and Unofficial (Most recent on the top) June 22nd, 2020 ( Official ) : Trump signed an Executive Order that bans entry of H1B holders into US. If you are someone …
H4 EAD Injunction Argument – Save Jobs Response DHS, Intervenors
As most of you know, there was so much of misinformation last week spread by media stating that DHS stance has changed and they do not plan to revoke H4 EAD, when DHS basically filed a response in Court stating the harm by H4 EAD is not extreme for injunction and their stance to revoke H4 EAD has not changed. …
H4 EAD Lawsuit – Feb to May 2020 Case Updates, DHS Cross Motion
As you all know USCIS has closed their offices for in-person activities with COVID-19 and many are waiting for pending approvals, interviews, biometrics, etc. …at the same time USCIS is also dealing with H4 EAD lawsuit that is going on for few years now with Save Jobs USA. With COVID situation, we have not been able to post detail updates …
Trump signs EO: 60 Days Pause for New GC Holders, No H1Bs Impact
President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) today as shared by him previously yesterday, including the tweet that created confusion on suspending US Immigration. Most of the executive order is in-line with previous announcement on twitter, press release, with one addition to review non-immigrant visa programs. We will look at the entire Executive Order, why it is signed, summarize the …
