Slow Movement for January 2022 Visa Bulletin
The latest dates for filing adjustment of status are out. Some movement was made, but not much. See if this affects you.
USCIS Temporarily Waiving 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a waiver of the 60-day rule when getting the civil surgeon signature for the medical immigration form.
New Travel Requirements for All International Travelers to the U.S.
Effective early the week of December 6, 2021, all international travelers to the U.S. must provide proof of a negative Covid test within one day of travel, regardless of vaccination status or citizenship.
Travel Restrictions Imposed From Some African Countries Due To Omicron Variant
Travel restrictions to the U.S. are in place for people coming from eight African nations after a new Covid variant, omicron, has been found.
USCIS Conducts Third Random Selection of FY 2022 H-1B Cap Registrations
A third round of selections were made for the FY2022 H-1B cap by USCIS in order to meet available visa numbers. Selections were made from online valid registrations.
House Passes Domestic Spending Bill That Includes Immigration Benefits
The House passed budget bill includes visa recapture and an employment right parole program for qualifying individuals. Senate passage is the next step.
H-1B Success: How Our Approach Resulted in More Approvals in 2021
Our approach to H-1B filings is proven. See how we help you increase your chances of getting your H-1B filing approved quickly.
Work Permits Lawsuit for Foreign Workers’ Spouses Settled
A lawsuit filed by a group of visa holders has been settled for work permits delay by USCIS, giving L-2 and H-4 visa holders automatic work permits.
Highest U.S. Naturalization In A Decade
USCIS reported over 850,000 individuals completed the process of naturalization to become U.S. citizens in FY2021, the most in a single year in a decade.
USCIS Work Permit Deadline Reinstatement Requested
A group of work permit applicants who are visa holders filed a complaint against DHS and USCIS claiming unlawful delay of processing for a work permit.