DOS Immigrant Visa Backlog Report: Increase in Applicants Scheduled for IV Interviews in October 2024
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by Jacob Sapochnick
1w ago
In this blog post, we discuss the release of the Department of State’s October 2024 Immigrant Visa Backlog report. This is a monthly publication that provides data and statistics regarding the number of immigrant visa cases currently at the National Visa Center waiting for interviews, documentarily complete cases that have been scheduled for visa interviews, and ..read more
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November Visa Bulletin: Major Movements in Family Sponsored Categories, No Movement Across All Employment Categories
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by Jacob Sapochnick
3w ago
Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs published the November Visa Bulletin. In this blog post, we breakdown the movement of the employment-based and family-sponsored categories in the coming month. USCIS Adjustment of Status For employment-based and family-sponsored preference categories, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed it will continue to use the Dates ..read more
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What to Expect After Filing the Online I-131F Application for Parole in Place for Undocumented Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens
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by Jacob Sapochnick
3w ago
In this blog post, we discuss what undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. Citizens can expect after applying for Parole in Place using the new USCIS online application called Form I-131F. What to Expect After Filing Form I-131F Parole in Place Once you have properly submitted the Form I-131F using your myUSCIS online account, you ..read more
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FY 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Now Open Until November 5th
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by Jacob Sapochnick
1M ago
Great news! Online registration for the Diversity Visa Lottery Program for fiscal year 2026 (DV-2026) is now open and will remain open until November 5, 2024. What you need to know Deadline for Registration The State Department is accepting online registrations for the Diversity Visa Lottery program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 from now until Tuesday, November 5 ..read more
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USCIS Publishes Guidance for Asylum Fee Program Payments for I-140 Petitioners
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by Jacob Sapochnick
1M ago
Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published guidance to help petitioners of Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers submit the correct filing fee payment when submitting their applications with USCIS. Since USCIS increased its filing fees in April and implemented a new asylum program fee of $600 for employment-based petitioners filing I-140 ..read more
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USCIS Announces 36-Month Automatic Extensions for I-90 Green Card Renewal Applications
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by Jacob Sapochnick
1M ago
We are excited to share new updates for green card holders who are renewing their Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards). Starting September 10, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will automatically be extending the validity of green cards to 36-months for all those who properly file Form I-90 to renew an expired or ..read more
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Parole in Place Lawsuit Intensifies as Intervening Parties Appeal to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
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by Jacob Sapochnick
1M ago
New details have emerged relating to a pending lawsuit before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas known as  Texas et. al. vs. DHS et. al., Case No. 6:24-cv-00306 (E.D. Tex.), which is currently blocking the approval of applications filed under the Biden administration’s parole in place program. Litigation Updates On August ..read more
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October Visa Bulletin: EB-3 Advancements and Retrogressions, and Major Movement Across Family-Sponsored Categories
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by Jacob Sapochnick
1M ago
Today the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs published the October Visa Bulletin. In this blog post, we breakdown the movement of the employment-based and family-sponsored categories in the coming month. USCIS Adjustment of Status For employment-based preference categories, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed it will use the Dates for Filing chart to determine ..read more
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BREAKING: Federal Judge Extends Administrative Stay for Parole in Place Applications under the Keeping Families Together Program Until September 23
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by Jacob Sapochnick
2M ago
We have new developments to report relating to pending litigation for parole in place applications in the case Texas et. al. vs. DHS et. al., Case No. 6:24-cv-00306 (E.D. Tex.). Yesterday evening, federal Judge J. Campbell Barker of the Eastern District Court of Texas issued a court order extending his previous administrative stay on parole ..read more
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Immigration Updates: Keeping Families Together PIP Lawsuit and EB-1 Unavailability for Rest of FY 2024
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by Jacob Sapochnick
2M ago
Parole in Place – Keeping Families Together Updates As previously reported, a federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the Biden administration from approving parole requests under the Keeping Families Together program. What does this mean for parole in place applications? Due to a 14-day administrative stay handed down by District Court Judge J. Campbell Barker ..read more
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