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USCIS Adds new Criteria and Guidance for Expedite Requests
This year the USCIS is adding healthcare workers to their expedite program. U.S. employers who are short-staffed will be able to request this service in light of Covid-19.
The Build Back Better Plan Might Raise Immigration Fees
While the BBB is concerned with U.S. infrastructure, there are also several components of the bill that deal with immigration, the USCIS, and changing application fees.
Comparing Visa2us with Other Competitors in the Field
Visa2us offers an online application assistance, whereas other competitors are just trying to link potential clients with attorneys in an external network.
The State Department Expands its Criteria for Waiving Visa Interviews
The State Department has updated its guidance on categories of non-immigrant visas the agency will consider for interview waivers. The new policy is in effect until the end of 2022, meaning that waiving interviews for several international applicants is likely to become the norm as we approach the new year.
Non-Immigrant Visa Fees to Increase in 2022
The State Department is looking to increase NIV application fees in several categories in 2022. The Department has calculated fee increases based on their own Cost of Service Model (CoSM).
What’s Going on With Green Card Interviews?
Green card interviews are back to semi-normal scheduling. However, the USCIS works by its own Covid-19 policies, including rescheduling applicants who have tested positive for the virus within the last 14 days prior to their initial appointment.
Some of the Biggest Companies H1-B Denial Rates Plummeted in 2021
Denial rates for certain specialty visas such as the H1-B continue to fall in the United States. Now more companies are able to hire the talent they need as they bounce back after a pandemic year.
Filing Tips for your Green Card Medical Exam
Medical exams for green cards no longer need to conducted within a 60 day time frame of submitting your I-485 application. However, there is still a 2-year validity period associated with all immigrant medical exams.
Current Status of Consular Processing Services in Asia
As of April, 2022, U.S. consular sections in Asia are mostly back to processing immigrant and non-immigrant visas. However, applicants in select locations can either expect backlogs when it comes to visa interviews, or the possibility or an interview waiver for purposes of efficiency or Covid-19 protocol.
USCIS Processing Time Updates for April 2022
The biggest backlog that persist for applicants filing with the USCIS are mainly in the I-485, adjustment of status category.
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