News & Updates

18 October 2013
USCIS to Accept Government Shutdown as Extraordinary Circumstance for Extension of Stays and Change of Status Requests
The government shutdown affected numerous immigration services, many of which are now returning ...
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17 October 2013
USCIS Publishes Updated H-2B Visa Numbers October 11, 2013
On October 11, 2013, USCIS provided an update of the amount of cap-subject H-2B visas received a...
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10 October 2013
Update on Immigration Court Filings during Government Shutdown
According to the federal government, during the current lapse in funding for government operatio...
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09 October 2013
Department of State Requires Use of Form DS-160 for K-1, K-2 Applications
According to a new cable from the Department of State, one new electronic form will replace mult...
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04 October 2013
Immigration Courts Affected by Federal Shutdown; Some Services Delayed
The recent governmental shutdown has affected immigration courts as it has other key federal pro...
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03 October 2013
USCIS Publishes Updated H-2B Visa Numbers September 27, 2013
On September 27, 2013, USCIS provided an update of the amount of cap-subject H-2B visas received...
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26 September 2013
Employment Annual Limits Have Been Reached, State Department Reports
According to the State Department, the employment annual limits have been reached. USCIS will co...
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25 September 2013
Department of State Posts Guidance for 2015 Diversity Visa Lottery Program
The Department of State has just published official guidelines for the 205 Diversity Immigrant V...
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19 September 2013
USCIS Memorandum Extends Validity Period of Certain Civil Surgeon Endorsements
A recent USCIS policy memorandum temporarily extended the validity of civil surgeon endorsements...
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