April 2022 Newsletter

USCIS Issues Policy Guidance on Interview Waiver Criteria for Family-Based Conditional Permanent Residents USCIS issued policy guidance stating that USCIS officers may consider waiving an interview in conditional permanent resident cases if an applicant meets certain...

March 2022 Newsletter

All in-person reporting to Miramar resumes March 28, 2022 The Assistant Field Office Director for ERO, Joel Mikelson has just confirmed that all in-person reporting will resume on March 28, 2022. USCIS Updates Guidance on Employment Authorization for E and L...

December 2021 Newsletter

Current State of Visa Backlog and Processing Delays; Recommendations to Eliminate Pandemic-Related Consular Backlogs DOS Authorizes Consular Officers to Waive Interviews for Certain Nonimmigrants USCIS Temporarily Waiving 60-Day Rule for Report of Medical Examination...

October 2021 Newsletter

Travel Ban for Countries to be Lifted November 8, 2021 Why is My Case Taking So Long to Process? DHS Issues Worksite Enforcement Memo to Improve Working Conditions of Undocumented Workers Facebook Makes Immigration News: Agrees to Settlement of Millions of Dollars for...

August 2021 Newsletter

The Fall of Afghanistan: Visa Options for Those Who Can Depart Federal Judge Halts Adjudication of Initial DACA Applications Good News for F-1 Students: USCIS Eliminates Requirement for “Bridge” Applications During Pendency of I-539, Extension or Change of...

June 2021 Newsletter

New USCIS Policy Announcements Expected to Benefit Applicants Unanimous Supreme Court Decision Creates Major Setback for TPS Recipients Seeking Permanent Residence USCIS ends Biometrics Requirement for Extension/Change of Status for H-4, L-2, E Visas Policy Updates:...