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Proposed Rule on New USCIS Fees

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 […]
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Premium Processing Expanded for EB-1 and EB-2

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 […]
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Interview Waivers for Nonimmigrant Visa

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 […]
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What is the Child Status Protection Act?

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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