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Proposed Rule on New USCIS Fees

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On January 27, 2023

On January 4, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule to adjust certain immigration and naturalization fees charged...

Premium Processing Expanded for EB-1 and EB-2

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On January 14, 2023

Premium Processing Expansion for EB-1C and EB-2 NIW Petitions On January 12, 2023, USCIS announced the final phase of premium processing expansion...

Interview Waivers for Nonimmigrant Visa

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On January 5, 2023

Extension of interview waivers: The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced extension of the authority of consular officers to waive an in-person...

What is the Child Status Protection Act?

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On November 9, 2022

The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) was enacted to protect the status of a “child” who is eligible to obtain lawful permanent...

USCIS extends Covid-19 related flexibilities

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On October 25, 2022

On October 24, 2022, USCIS announced its extension of certain Covid-19 related flexibilities through January 24, 2023. This is to assist applicants,...

What triggers revocation of approval of immigrant petition?

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On October 20, 2022

What triggers revocation of approval of immigrant petition and what is the effect? In general, obtaining approval of an immigrant petition is...

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 […]

What is the Child Status Protection Act?

Posted by Akiko Yamada, Esq.
On November 9, 2022
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The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) was enacted to protect the status of a “child” who is eligible to obtain lawful permanent resident (LPR) status (Green Card). Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), a “child” is one of the classifications to be qualified to obtain a Green Card. INA defines a “child” as a […]

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