Recent News

Aug 19, 2020

September 2020 Visa Bulletin

The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers in its monthly bulletin. Please click on link below....

Aug 18, 2020

USCIS Adjusts Fees to Help Meet Operational Needs

The Department of Homeland Security announced a final rule (PDF) that adjusts fees for certain immigration and naturalization benefit...

Aug 11, 2020

Recent Developments - DACA Briefing

On June 18, 2020, The Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision allowing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)...

Jul 20, 2020

August 2020 Visa Bulletin

The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers in its August monthly bulletin. Please click on link below....

Jul 1, 2020

USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to USCIS Requests

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is extending the flexibilities it...

Jun 24, 2020

Trump Issues Executive Order Limiting U.S. Entry

On June 22, 2020, President Trump issued an executive order continuing Proclamation 10014 (from April of 2020) and limiting the entry...

Jun 21, 2020

USCIS Provides Greater Flexibility in Processing Work Authorization Requests for Asylum Applicants

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a regulatory change to provide greater flexibility in the processing of initial...

Jun 16, 2020

July 2020 Visa Bulletin

The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers in its July monthly bulletin. Please click on link below....

May 20, 2020

June 2020 Visa Bulletin

The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers in its June monthly bulletin. Please click on link below....

May 14, 2020

USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending the flexibilities it announced...

Apr 24, 2020

USCIS is readying offices to reopen on or after June 4

On March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) temporarily suspended in-person services at its field offices, asylum...

Apr 24, 2020

May 2020 Visa Bulletin

The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers during May in the May monthly bulletin.

Apr 23, 2020

President Trump’s Executive Order

To our valued clients. Yesterday, President Trump issued a proclamation suspending the entry of any individual seeking to enter the...

Apr 1, 2020

USCIS Office Closures Extended Until At Least May 3, 2020

On March 18, to protect the workforce and to help mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the USCIS temporarily suspended all...

Mar 25, 2020

April 2020 Visa Bulletin

The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers during April in the April Visa Bulletin.

Mar 20, 2020

USCIS Announces Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for All I-129 and I-140 Petitions

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced the immediate and temporary suspension of premium processing service for all...

Mar 17, 2020

All USCIS Offices Closed until April 1st (at least) and Automatic Appointment Rescheduling in effect

The USCIS is taking measures to protect the public and its employees in order to comply with local policies regarding COVID-19. Effective...

Mar 17, 2020

Update for individuals admitted under the Visa Waiver Program through JFK or Newark

Individuals admitted under the Visa Waiver Program / Electronic System for Travel Authorization who find themselves unable to leave the...

Mar 16, 2020

USCIS issues Coronavirus (COVID-19) response for those seeking treatment

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that seeking treatment or preventive services to prevent further spread of...

Mar 5, 2020

The Diversity Lottery: Keeping the Dream Alive, by Herbert A. Weiss

Senior partner Herbert A. Weiss has written his most recent article on the diversity lottery. If you would like a written copy of the...

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