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Posted On January 17, 2025

Important Update: Revised Form I-129 Now in Effect

On January 17, 2024, USCIS released the 01/17/25 edition of Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, which incorporates changes from the recently announced H-1B and H-2 modernization final rules. Since there is no grace period for this new form, USCIS will reject any outdated versions of Form I-129 received on or after Jan. 17, […]
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Posted On December 18, 2024

DHS Announces Final Rule to Modernize and Improve H-1B Program Integrity and Efficiency

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule aimed at modernizing and enhancing the H-1B visa program. This program allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers for specialty occupations that require highly specialized knowledge and at least a bachelor’s degree in a specific field or its equivalent. The agency first proposed […]
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Posted On December 11, 2024

Navigating Green Card Portability: What You Need to Know If Your I-485 Has Been Pending for At Least 180 Days

Our office recently successfully obtained the I-485J approval for one of our clients, who wanted to change to a different employer, while his I-485 was still pending! How is this possible? Why Timing Matters: The 180-Day Rule Under AC21, you can change jobs if your I-485 green card application has been pending at least 180 […]
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Posted On December 10, 2024

DHS Announces Permanent Increase of the Automatic Extension Period for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced a final rule that will permanently extend the automatic period for employment authorization documentation (EAD) from up to 180 days to up to 540 days from the expiration date stated on the EAD cards for certain renewal applicants. This applies to individuals who have timely filed the […]
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Posted On December 3, 2024

Navigating the Trump 2.0 Immigration Landscape

The Gathering Storm As an immigration attorney, I've learned that inspiration can come from the most unexpected places. Recently, during a family movie night watching Moana 2 over the Thanksgiving holiday, I was struck by a powerful message that resonates deeply with our current immigration landscape: There's always another way. As an immigration attorney, navigating […]
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