The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has rolled out a groundbreaking Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) self-service tool. The purpose of this tool is to simplify updating addresses for customers with pending applications, petitions, or requests. The introduction of such a tool enhances efficacy by making it simpler for USCIS customers to smoothly handle changing their address with the USCIS. Using this new tool, USCIS aims to promote online filing for individuals for convenience and ease for all parties involved.
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USCIS Introduces User-Friendly Tool for Updating Your Address
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DHS Proposes Extensive Updates to H-1B Worker Program
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to make significant changes to the H-1B specialty occupation worker program. The aim is to enhance efficiency, strengthen integrity measures, and provide more benefits for both employers and foreign workers.
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H-1B Visa Pilot Program Commences in January 2024 and Aims to Eliminate Visa Stamping Abroad
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The U.S. State Department has disclosed plans for a domestic visa renewal pilot program set to commence in January 2024.
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Key Immigration Updates from Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence
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Sheetal A. Patel of Pasricha & Patel, LLC explains how Biden’s immigration directives signal positive steps towards streamlining visa processing in her recent article published in the New India Abroad
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USCIS Sets December 2023 Adjustment of Status Filing Charts For the Visa Bulletin
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Sheetal A. Patel of Pasricha & Patel, LLC, explains the adjustment of status filing charts for the Visa Bulletin
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USCIS Sets November 2023 Adjustment of Status Filing Charts For the Visa Bulletin
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Sheetal A. Patel of Pasricha & Patel, LLC, explains the adjustment of status filing charts for the Visa Bulletin
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Manavi Legal Advocacy Immigration Workshop
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In honor of October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Manavi will be hosting a virtual Q&A Session with Sheetal A. Patel, Esq. of Pasricha & Patel, LLC, to discuss immigration law in the context of domestic violence.
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USCIS Sets October 2023 Adjustment of Status Filing Charts For the Visa Bulletin
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Sheetal A. Patel of Pasricha & Patel, LLC, explains the adjustment of status filing charts for the Visa Bulletin
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USCIS ANNOUNCES NEW PROCESS TO REQUEST IN PERSON APPOINTMENT
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Sheetal A. Patel of Pasricha & Patel, LLC, explains the new process to request an in-person appointment with USCIS.
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Celebrating Our 28th Anniversary
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We owe our success to our talented team of attorneys and legal professionals. Thank you to our clients and supporters as we approach our 28th anniversary! We appreciate your confidence and support in us and look forward to continuing working together.
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USCIS Sets September 2023 Adjustment of Status Filing Charts For the Visa Bulletin
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With the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”)’s publication of its September 2023 visa bulletin, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has decided that it will continue to use the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications table. Meanwhile, USCIS also decided to continue to follow the Dates for Filing for Family-Sponsored Adjustment of Status Applications table. Please refer to the sections below for specific discussions about the visa availability date movements and trends under both the employment-based immigrant visa petitions, as well as the family-based immigrant visa petitions.
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Utilizing the L-1A Visa as Investment Visa
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Sheetal A. Patel of Pasricha & Patel, LLC explains the Benefits of Utilizing the L-1A Visa as an Investment Visa in her new article published in the New India Abroad.
An L-1A visa is an intercompany transfer visa typically utilized for individuals employed with an employer abroad, in a managerial or executive capacity for a period of at least one (1) year out of the last three (3). For L-1A eligibility, there must also be the existence of a U.S. based qualifying affiliate, subsidiary, or branch office which is seeking to transfer the employee from the company abroad to their company in the United States in a managerial or executive capacity.
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USCIS Will Conduct Second Random Selection from Previously Submitted FY 2024 H-1B Cap Registrations
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USCIS has announced that due to the need to select additional H-1B lottery registrations in order to reach the FY2024 H-1B numerical allocations (which is 85,000 H-1B visas that are subject to the annual cap, out of which 20,000 are reserved for U.S. Master’s degree holders), it has decided to select additional registrations from previously submitted electronic registrations that took place in March 2023. Once again, USCIS will use a random selection process to choose the additional H-1B registrations. USCIS will announce to the public once they have completed this second selection process and have notified all the prospective H-1B petitioners with selected registrations that they can proceed to file H-1B cap petitions for the beneficiaries who are named in the second section process.
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USCIS Sets August 2023 Adjustment of Status Filing Charts For the Visa Bulletin
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Pasricha & Patel Analysis:
With the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”)’s publication of its August 2023 visa bulletin, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has decided that it will continue to use the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications table. Meanwhile, USCIS also decided to continue to follow the Dates for Filing for Family-Sponsored Adjustment of Status Applications table. Please refer to the sections below for specific discussions about the visa availability date movements and trends under both the employment-based immigrant visa petitions, as well as the family-based immigrant visa petitions.
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Honored to contribute to New India Abroad
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Sheetal A. Patel, Esq., Member of Pasricha & Patel, LLC, is honored to contribute to New India Abroad, a digital platform dedicated to keeping members of the Indian community well-informed on current events worldwide. Sheetal has extensive experience and knowledge in all aspects of immigration law. She has spent several years providing exceptional legal services in employment-based immigration, labor certification, family-based immigration, and immigrant and nonimmigrant visa petitions. As a writer with New India Abroad, she will supplement their journalism with frequent updates to keep readers informed on current trends, issues, and news within immigration law. Read the first article here: USCIS starts premium processing for change of status to F, M and J Visa (newindiaabroad.com)
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USCIS Sets July 2023 Adjustment of Status Filing Charts For the Visa Bulletin
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With the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”)’s publication of its July 2023 visa bulletin, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has decided that it will continue to use the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications table. Meanwhile, USCIS also decided to continue to follow the Dates for Filing for Family-Sponsored Adjustment of Status Applications table. Please refer to the sections below for specific discussions about the visa availability date movements and trends under both the employment-based immigrant visa petitions, as well as the family-based immigrant visa petitions.Click Here To Read The Full Article
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USCIS Expands Premium Processing for Applicants Seeking to Change into F, M, or J Nonimmigrant Status
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USCIS has announced that it is expanding premium processing service for applicants who have filed Form I-539 to change their status to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 nonimmigrant status. There will also be the option to file the premium processing request form I-907 via online filing.Click Here To Read The Full Article
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NEGOTIATING A 338(H)(10) ELECTION IN A MERGER AND ACQUISITION TRANSACTION
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If you are involved in a merger and acquisition (M&A) transaction, it is important to understand the tax implications of the deal. Typically, buyers prefer an asset sale while sellers…
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USCIS Sets June 2023 Adjustment of Status Filing Charts For the Visa Bulletin
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With the U.S. Department of State’s publication of the June 2023 Visa Bulletin, the USCIS has decided it will continue to use the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications table. This is a continuation from the May 2023 visa bulletin’s filing table. This is also a reflection of the continued tightening in the visa numbers in employment-based immigrant visas in general, with EB-2 retrogression for Rest of the World Countries, as well as India, Mexico, and the Philippines, and not to mention the non-advancement in the EB-4 category for all countries.Click Here To Read The Full Article
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USCIS Sets May 2023 Adjustment of Status Filing Charts For the Visa Bulletin
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Law IMM Analysis:
With the U.S. Department of State’s publication of the May 2023 Visa Bulletin, the USCIS has decided it will continue to use the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications table. This is a continuation from the April 2023 visa bulletin’s filing table. This is also a reflection of the tightening in the visa numbers in employment-based immigrant visas in general, with EB-2 retrogression for Rest of the World Countries, as well as India, Mexico, and the Philippines, and not to mention further retrogression in the EB-4 category for all countries.Click Here To Read The Full Article
