Headlines: USCIS Approves New Credentialing Organization for Healthcare Workers – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has approved International Education Evaluations, LLC, as a new credentialing organization for healthcare workers for certain immigration purposes. USCIS Updates Guidance for T Visas – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has revised guidance in its Policy Manual related to the […]
INSIDE THIS ISSUE DHS Designates Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status, Announces Other Relief – The Department of Homeland Security announced several measures “to provide temporary immigration reprieve to eligible Lebanese nationals currently in the United States” and allow them to request work authorization, including Temporary Protected Status, Deferred Enforced Departure, and Special Student Relief. DOL […]
Headlines: OFLC Releases FAQs on Employer Needs and Communications During Recent Major Disasters – The Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification released frequently asked questions on issues related to employer needs and communications in Hurricane Helene-affected areas and Vermont. USCIS Updates Guidance on Expedite Requests – The update clarifies how the agency considers […]
Headlines: FY 2026 Diversity Visa Program Application Period Is Underway – The online registration period for the Diversity Visa (DV)-2026 program began on October 2, 2024, and concludes on November 5, 2024. USCIS Issues New Guidance on EB-1 ‘Extraordinary Ability’ Eligibility Criteria – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued policy guidance, effective immediately, to further […]
October 1, 2024 – Cyrus D. Mehta & Partners PLLC is proud to announce its acquisition of Claudia Slovinsky and Associates, PLLC, significantly expanding and deepening its immigration law practice. Both law firms are renowned for providing exceptional legal representation in a wide range of immigration matters, including business immigration, labor certifications, removal defense, waivers, […]
Headlines: USCIS Rejects ‘Unusually High Number’ of Alien Worker Petitions, Releases Tips – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has had to “reject an unusually high number of Forms I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker) at intake because of incorrect fees and missing information.” The agency released tips for petitioners. Work Authorization Procedures Announced for Liberians […]
Headlines: USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of FY 2025 – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated cap on H-2B visas for temporary nonagricultural workers for the first half of fiscal year 2025. USCIS Extends Green Card Validity to 36 Months for Renewals – U.S. Citizenship […]
Headlines: Annual Limit Reached in EB-2 Visa Category – The annual limit will reset with the start of FY 2025 on October 1, 2024. OFLC Announces Revised Transition Schedule for H-2A Job Orders and Technical Guidance Under Farmworker Protection Rule – The Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification announced a revised transition schedule […]
Headlines: District Court Extends Stay on Keeping Families Together PIP Applications – Parole grants are paused, but U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will continue to collect applications. DOS Announces Creation of a Lightering Visa Classification – The U.S. Department of State announces two new visa classifications for noncitizens seeking to transit the United States to […]
Headlines: USCIS Updates Guidance on OPT and Other Issues for F/M Nonimmigrant Students – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its guidance on when students may be eligible for optional practical training extensions for STEM fields. USCIS also provided clarifying guidance for F and M nonimmigrant students about online study, school transfers, the […]
