Immigration Law Updates

• Visa Applicants at Consulates May Expect Delays of 2+ more weeks to Receive Visa Stamps

  June 16, 2015 | Laura J. Mazel

• Expect slow down with Summer Visa Bulletins- July Visa Bulletin Shows EB-2 Indian Nationals are at a Standstill

  June 10, 2015

• USCIS Provides Clarification on Suspension of Premium Processing for H-1B Extension Petitions

  May 22, 2015 | Laura J. Mazel

• USCIS to Halt Premium Processing of H-1B Extension Petitions Starting May 26 until July 27, 2015

  May 20, 2015

• The government clarifies how to apply for H-4 EAD work authorization starting May 26, 2015

  May 20, 2015 | Laura J. Mazel

• The Department of State’s June Bulletin shows continued nice gains for EB-2 Chinese Nationals

  May 12, 2015

• USCIS to begin returning FY H-1B Lottery Loser application packages

  May 4, 2015 | Laura J. Mazel

• The Department of State’s May Visa Bulletin shows continued nice gains for EB-2 Indian nationals, even greater gains for EB-2 Chinese nationals

  April 13, 2015

• 233,000 Fiscal Year Cases Filed this Year; USCIS will start processing cases filed by Premium Processing no later than May 11, 2015

  April 13, 2015 | Laura J. Mazel

• Expect longer delays this year for the Fiscal Year H-1B dust to settle

  March 12, 2015 | Laura J. Mazel