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USCIS recently updated the following form(s):

Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker

05/31/2022 04:01 PM EDT

Edition Date: 05/31/22. USCIS will also accept the 03/10/22 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status

05/31/2022 03:17 PM EDT

Release Date 

06/02/2022

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has released two new forms under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, which revised INA 203(b)(5).

The new forms are:

Release Date 

06/03/2022

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated the public charge resources webpage with more information to help reduce undue fear and confusion among immigrants and their families, including U.S. citizens and their children, that may prevent them from obtaining access to critical government services available to them.

Between May 4 and June 2, 2022, USCIS issued certain I-765 receipt notices with incorrect information.

Published by: The Economic Times - Date: June 13, 2022

Synopsis

Fundamentally, is litigation against delays in the immigration process a viable option in your case? The answer is perhaps it is, but be mindful of the relevant factors, including the uncertainty of the outcome and expenses involved.

For more on this article please see the attachment below.

Release Date 

06/16/2022

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plays a significant role in the processing of employment-based visas, and USCIS wants to ensure the center uses as many available visas as possible in fiscal year (FY) 2022, which ends on Sept. 30, 2022.  

Release Date 

06/27/2022

WASHINGTON— The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the open application period for the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, which provides funding for citizenship preparation programs in communities across the country. The program will provide up to $20 million in grants, an increase from $10 million in funding last year.

Published by: The Economic Times - Date: January 02, 2024

Link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/work/decoding-us-new-rule-allo…

Synopsis

Release Date 

01/05/2024

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today issued policy guidance (PDF, 322.3 KB) on how USCIS analyzes an employer’s ability to pay the proffered wage for immigrant petitions in certain first, second, and third preference employment-based immigrant visa classifications, including instances when the sponsored worker is changing employers. 

USCIS recently updated the following form(s):

Form N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings (Under Section 336 of the INA)

08/31/2021 10:46 AM EDT

Edition Date: 08/31/21 E. USCIS will also accept the 08/31/21 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

Form I-690, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility Under Sections 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act

Release Date 

01/12/2024

Will Also Introduce Online Filing for I-129 H-1B Petitions and H-1B I-907 Premium Processing Service 

WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced the upcoming launch of a package of customer experience improvements for H-1B cap season. The measures are expected to increase efficiency and ease collaboration for organizations and their legal representatives.