On May 4 (Happy Star Wars Day!) USCIS released a declaration that the Service is finalizing a policy that will temporarily suspend biometrics submission requirements for individuals filing Form I-539 (H4, L2, etc.). This policy is expected to begin May 17, 2021 and last for 2 years. This would only affect newly filed cases. If… Continue reading End of Biometrics for Dependent Cases?
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Expect H-4 Processing Delays
At a recent stakeholder phone conference, USCIS has confirmed that because of the new version of Form I-539 and the addition of the bio-metric appointment for dependent applications, USCIS will no longer offer premium processing as a courtesy to these types of applications. Even when filed concurrently. This is a huge hit for anyone on… Continue reading Expect H-4 Processing Delays
Possible Upcoming Rule Changes to be on the Lookout For
DHS has release its Agency Rule List for Spring 2018. In this release the current administration outlined their rule change wish list, which includes: 1. Scrapping the H1b lottery. Possibly requiring preregistration for H1b’s. 2. Revisions to H1b definitions for specialty occupation. We’ve already seen some Officers use narrower interpretations than what we believe the… Continue reading Possible Upcoming Rule Changes to be on the Lookout For
Update on Save Jobs USA v. Department of Homeland Security
A few weeks ago the United States District Court denied Save Jobs USA’s motion for a temporary injunction of the H4 EAD program. Save Jobs USA has now moved for judgment on all counts in its complaint. Save Jobs USA continues to argue that the new rule creates more competition for U.S. employees from H-1B… Continue reading Update on Save Jobs USA v. Department of Homeland Security