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Temporary Accommodation for Form I-129 H-2A Petitions

11 years ago By Chief Editor

With the reopening of the federal government, USCIS has been informed that the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Foreign Labor Certification is once again accepting and processing applications, including Temporary Labor Certifications (TLCs).

F-1 OPT Requirements

11 years ago By Chief Editor

Question details

1. How do I apply for F-1 OPT?

2. How do I get a 17-month STEM extension of my post-completion OPT?

1. Once you receive a recommendation for post-completion OPT from your Designated School Official (DSO) to pursue OPT, you must apply for an employment authorization document (EAD) with USCIS within 30 days. Additionally, you may file up to 90 days prior to your program end-date and not later than 60 days after your program end date.

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USCIS Releases Policy Memo on 17-Month Extension of Post-Completion OPT for F-1 Students Enrolled in STEM Degree Programs

11 years ago By Editor

USCIS interim memo clarifying the eligibility requirements for a 17-month extension of Post-Completion OPT for F-1 students enrolled in STEM degree programs. Comments accepted until 11/1/13 and memo is in effect until further notice.

Please check the attached memo.

Workload Transfer from National Benefits Center to Service Centers

11 years ago By Editor

USCIS recently began transferring some casework from the National Benefits Center to the Nebraska, Texas and California Service Centers to balance overall operational workload. The affected casework includes the following form:

I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, filed by U.S. citizens for their eligible immediate relative (spouse, child, or parent).

Effect on Customers

Self Check Service Resumes

11 years ago By Chief Editor

During the recent government shutdown, Self Check was unavailable. Confirm your employment eligibility today with

E-Verify Has Resumed Operations

11 years ago By Chief Editor

E-Verify has resumed operations following the federal government shutdown. All E-Verify features and services are now available.

Special Immigrant Visa Program for Iraqi Nationals Who Worked For or On Behalf Of the U.S. Government Extended

11 years ago By Chief Editor

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announces that Congress passed a bill extending the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program for Iraqi nationals who worked for or on behalf of the U.S. government, which the President signed into law on Oct. 4, 2013.

E-Verify Is Currently Unavailable Due To A Government Shutdown

11 years ago By Chief Editor

While E-Verify is unavailable, you will not be able to access your E-Verify account. As a result, you will be unable to:

USCIS and Other Agencies on Government Shutdown

11 years ago By Chief Editor

All USCIS offices worldwide are open. Activities continue despite Government Shutdown.

On the other hand The State Department had this announcement to make

Fiscal Year 2014 Limit Set for CNMI-Only Transitional Workers

11 years ago By Chief Editor

WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today a limit of 14,000 nonimmigrants for fiscal year (FY) 2014 for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)-Only Transitional Worker (CW-1) program. DHS published the notice in today’s Federal Register.