January, 2023 - Tigris Legal

Proposed Rule on New USCIS Fees

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On January 27, 2023
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On January 4, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule to adjust certain immigration and naturalization fees charged by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The fees have remained unchanged since 2016 and this is a first proposal of new USCIS fees since then. Proposed Rule on New USCIS Fees The […]

Premium Processing Expanded for EB-1 and EB-2

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On January 14, 2023
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Premium Processing Expansion for EB-1C and EB-2 NIW Petitions On January 12, 2023, USCIS announced the final phase of premium processing expansion for Form I-140 petitions under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications. According to the announcement, USCIS will accept premium processing requests for the following petitions beginning January 30, 2023: Accordingly, premium processing is now […]

Interview Waivers for Nonimmigrant Visa

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On January 5, 2023
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Extension of interview waivers: The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced extension of the authority of consular officers to waive an in-person interview for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants through December 31, 2023. Who is eligible for the interview waivers? During the extended period, consular officers have authorities to waive a visa interview for certain first-time […]