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Signature Requirements on Immigration Forms: A Post-COVID Update

Learn how the shift from wet to digital signatures on USCIS forms, a change made permanent post-COVID, simplifies the immigration process.

Khadija DerrickMay 15, 2024

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USCIS to Increase Fees for Premium Processing in 2024

Starting February 26, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will implement increased fees for premium processing of certain employment-based petitions and applications.

Khadija DerrickDecember 27, 2023

Immigration Law Changes & New Law

USCIS Announces Additional Mail Delivery Process for Receiving ADIT Stamp

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that lawful permanent residents now have the option to receive their temporary evidence of status by mail rather than having to physically visit a field office.

Khadija DerrickNovember 3, 2023

Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Visa Waiver Program Available to Israeli Nationals

Beginning November 30, 2023, Israeli nationals will be able to utilize the Visa Waiver Program to travel to the United States as B-1 (temporary business) or B-2 (tourism) visitors.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 29, 2023

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We’re Looking for an Immigration Paralegal

We are looking for an immigration paralegal with 3+ years of experience to assist busy attorneys and our legal research analyst.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 12, 2023

Immigration Law Changes & New Law

New Degree Fields Added to the F-1 STEM Optional Practical Training Program

On July 12, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security added eight new degree fields to the F-1 STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) program in hopes of appealing to foreign STEM talent.

Khadija DerrickJuly 14, 2023

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Premium Processing Extended to F, M, and J Change of Status Applicants

Premium processing will be available to applicants filing form I-539 (Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status), when requesting non-immigrant change of status to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 status.

Khadija DerrickJune 19, 2023

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FY 2024 Diversity Visa Lottery Winners to be Released

Beginning May 6, 2023, at 12 PM ET, the State Department will release the FY 2024 Diversity Visa Lottery winners.

Khadija DerrickMay 5, 2023

COVID-19 News

End of COVID Vaccine Requirements for Non-Immigrant International Travel

After May 11, 2023, a COVID vaccine will no longer be required for non-immigrant international air travel, or non-immigrants crossing into the U.S. through a land border.

Khadija DerrickMay 3, 2023

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Biometrics Collection Suspended for Some H-4, L-2, and E Derivative Applicants

USCIS announced that biometric requirements will be suspended through September 30, 2023, for applicants filing Form I-539 for their H-4, L-2, E-1, E-2, or E-3 derivative status.

Khadija DerrickApril 21, 2023

COVID-19 News

Breaking News: End of USCIS Covid-19 Flexibilities

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announces that flexibilities granted during the Covid-19 pandemic have ended.

Khadija DerrickMarch 23, 2023

COVID-19 News

USCIS Extends Covid-19 Measures

USCIS will extend Covid-19 measures that allow applicants and petitioners to submit certain USCIS responses up to 60 days after the stated due dates.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 27, 2023

Immigration Law Changes & New Law News

USCIS to Adjudicate Form I-539 and Form I-765 Concurrently with Form I-129 for H-4 & L-2 Applicants

USCIS to Adjudicate Form I-539 and Form I-765 Concurrently with Form I-129 for H-4 & L-2 Applicants.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 25, 2023

COVID-19 News

New COVID Test Rule Imposed on Travelers from China

Due to China’s recent outbreak in COVID cases, the CDC have implemented new guidelines regarding travel from China and nearby regions to the US.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 5, 2023

Immigration Law Changes & New Law News

Uniting for Ukraine

On April 21, 2022, the Biden administration implemented a humanitarian benefit for Ukrainian’s nationals fleeing from the Russian invasion.

Khadija DerrickNovember 29, 2022

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COVID-19 News

USCIS Makes COVID Era Signature Policy Permanent

As a response to the ongoing COVID pandemic, USCIS has announced that it will make the COVID-era signature policy permanent. Prior to COVID, all USCIS form signatures required a “wet signature”.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 27, 2022

Immigration Law Changes & New Law News

Details on the current status of Prosecutorial Discretion as of September of 2022

We had previously reported on a Texas U.S. District Court order vacating the detailed guidance on prosecutorial discretion issued in late 2021 by DHS secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 19, 2022

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Immigration Law Changes & New Law News

USCIS extended RFE response deadlines until October 23, 2022

USCIS once again extended the deadline to respond to certain requests such as a Request for Evidence or Notice of Intent to Deny through October 23, 2022.

Khadija DerrickJuly 29, 2022

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Immigration Law Changes & New Law News

USCIS will permanently accept reproduced signatures

USCIS will now permanently accept reproduced signatures on USCIS forms and documents.

Khadija DerrickJuly 29, 2022

COVID-19 News

Negative COVID Test No Longer Required for Air Travel

The Biden Administration suspended COVID testing requirements for international air travelers starting on June 12.

Khadija DerrickJune 28, 2022

COVID-19 News

COVID Vaccination Requirement Indefinitely Extended for Travelers Entering by Land or Ferry from Canada and Mexico

The Department of Homeland Security has announced that it will continue to require non-U.S. travelers entering the United States from Canada or Mexico by land or ferry to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Khadija DerrickApril 25, 2022

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COVID-19 News

USCIS Extends Existing COVID-19 Accommodations

USCIS announced on March 27 that it is adopting measures to assist applicants and petitioners who are responding to requests for evidence (RFE) or notices of intent to deny (NOID).

Khadija DerrickMarch 30, 2022

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News: USCIS updates O1-A guidelines for STEM applicants

On January 21, USCIS published updates to its policy guidelines that clarify how O1A cases would be adjudicated, with a focus on applicants in STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) fields.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 31, 2022

COVID-19 News

Vaccination Required for Entry by Land or Ferry Starting from January 22

Starting on January 22, 2022, non-U.S. individuals entering the United States from Canada or Mexico by land or ferry will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 21, 2022

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COVID-19 News

Essential travelers can drive or ferry across, non-essential travelers allowed if fully vaccinated

Essential travelers can drive from Canada or Mexico to the U.S. without proof of vaccination until January 2022, then all travelers need to be vaccinated.

Khadija DerrickDecember 29, 2021

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FY 2024 Diversity Visa Lottery Winners to be Released

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Biometrics Collection Suspended for Some H-4, L-2, and E Derivative Applicants

Breaking News: End of USCIS Covid-19 Flexibilities

USCIS Extends Covid-19 Measures

USCIS to Adjudicate Form I-539 and Form I-765 Concurrently with Form I-129 for H-4 & L-2 Applicants

New COVID Test Rule Imposed on Travelers from China

Uniting for Ukraine

USCIS Makes COVID Era Signature Policy Permanent

Details on the current status of Prosecutorial Discretion as of September of 2022

USCIS extended RFE response deadlines until October 23, 2022

USCIS will permanently accept reproduced signatures

Negative COVID Test No Longer Required for Air Travel

COVID Vaccination Requirement Indefinitely Extended for Travelers Entering by Land or Ferry from Canada and Mexico

USCIS Extends Existing COVID-19 Accommodations

News: USCIS updates O1-A guidelines for STEM applicants

Vaccination Required for Entry by Land or Ferry Starting from January 22

Essential travelers can drive or ferry across, non-essential travelers allowed if fully vaccinated

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