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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a federal agency under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. The USCIS... more +
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a federal agency under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. The USCIS performs a broad variety of administrative functions, including processing visa and naturalization petitions, as well as applications for asylum and refugee status.  less -
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Summary of ESMA Consultation Papers on the Draft RTS And Guidelines on Liquidity Management Tools for AIFMS and UCITS Management...

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The questions from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Consultation Papers are below. The questions largely ask for feedback from market participants as to whether...more

Harris Beach PLLC

Is a “Blanket L” Petition Right for your Company?

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Employers with overseas offices rely on the L-1 visa to bring their international “executive” and “managerial” leadership, as well as their “specialized knowledge” staff, to work in the United States. The L-1 visa offers a...more

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USCIS Completes Second H-1B Lottery for FY 2025

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USCIS announced on August 6, 2024 that it completed the second H-1B cap lottery for fiscal year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap. All employers with selected registrations have been notified. Employers with selected registrations from the...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

DHS Proposes Higher 9-11 Response & Biometric Entry-Exit Fee for H-1B, L-1 Visas

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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a proposed rule that will substantially increase the fees for certain H-1B and L-1 petitions. The agency plans to clarify that the 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee (9-11...more

Mayer Brown

USCIS Fees Increase: Paying the Price of Admission to the United States

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On April 1, 2024, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented new costs for many common immigration filings, resulting in a fee increase of 100% to 200% for certain benefit requests....more

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New Filing Fees and Subsistence Rates for H-2B and H-2A Visa Programs

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There has recently been a flurry of new Federal Register notices issued by U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) relating to fees and reimbursements for a myriad of visa...more

Holland & Knight LLP

USCIS Set to Increase Filing Fees Significantly

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In back-to-back final rules published on Dec. 28, 2023, and Jan. 31, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced significant fee increases for premium processing requests and immigration benefit...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

[Webinar] The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Navigating the H-1B Visa in 2024 - February 22nd, 10:00 am PT

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This complimentary webinar will be led by Richard M. Green, Partner & Chair of CDF's Immigration Practice Group, and will delve into the critical aspects of the H-1B visa. This webinar will explore general eligibility, recent...more

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USCIS Increasing Fees for Immigration Applications on April 1

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The Department of Homeland Security published a final rule Jan. 31 adjusting the filing fees for applications for immigration benefits submitted to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). For most application types...more

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Change is Coming to the H-1B Visa

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On February 1, 2024, USCIS issued two regulations that will dramatically change the operation of the H-1B visa program. H-1B visas are available to employers who wish to employ foreign nationals in positions that typically...more

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Immigration Alert: USCIS Announces H-1B Cap Registration Dates and Significant Fee Increases

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United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made several noteworthy announcements this week regarding H-1B cap registration timing, the expansion of online filings, and fee increases for immigration and...more

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USCIS Set to Increase Premium Processing Fee (Again) For Qualifying Immigration Petitions In February 2024

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On December 27, 2023, USCIS announced it will increase the premium processing government fee to $2,805. Currently, the premium processing fee is $2,500, so it is an increase of $305. The new fee will go into effect...more

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USCIS Increases Premium Processing Fees

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will increase premium processing fees for a number of immigration benefit applications due to inflation. The fee increases, outlined below, will take effect on February 26,...more

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USCIS Eliminates Biometrics Fees for I-539 Applications to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced the elimination of the $85 biometric services fee for all Form I-539 applications to extend/change nonimmigrant status, beginning October 1, 2023. While...more

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USCIS Proposes Historic Fee Increase for Immigration Applicants

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has proposed historic increases to its fee schedule for immigration benefit applications. Under the proposed fee rule, the filing fee for common employment-based applications...more

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Beltway Buzz - February 2023 #4

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SCOTUS Rules in OT Case … More Challenges on the Way? On February 22, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a 6–3 decision holding that an employee making $200,000 each year is entitled to overtime pay under the...more

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USCIS Proposes Rule to Increase Certain Immigration Fees

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Earlier this month, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, proposing to increase the filing fees for certain immigration and naturalization benefit requests, with...more

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H-1B Cap Season is Upon Us

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The start of a new calendar year means that it is H-1B cap filing season again. This year the process will once again be implemented through the USCIS online lottery registration tool....more

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USCIS Proposes Significant Fee Increases for Immigration Services; Will Impact U.S. Employers and Foreign Investors

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On January 4, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Notice of Prospective Rulemaking proposing a sweeping fee hike for immigration services across the board. The proposed fee increases range between...more

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DHS Announces Proposed Fee Increases for Immigration Benefits

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On January 4, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would increase fees for specific immigration and naturalization benefit requests. The department’s U.S....more

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USCIS proposes fee increases, work-related petitions hit hardest

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with fee increases for immigration filings. Under the proposed rule, the most dramatic increases would apply to employment-based...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

January 2023 Immigration Updates

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Happy New Year! As we begin 2023, we would like to share the following recent U.S. immigration-related updates: Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers Extended Until December 31, 2023 On December 23, 2022, the U.S....more

Cozen O'Connor

USCIS Issues Proposed Rule to Adjust Certain Immigration and Naturalization Fees

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OVERVIEW- •On January 3, 2023, USCIS published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust certain benefit request fees that haven’t changed since 2016. •Fee changes could dramatically increase both L-1 and H-1B...more

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New Year, New Fees: Proposed USCIS Fee Increases

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On January 4, 2023, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a proposed rule to increase fees for most immigration benefit requests. If implemented, employers will pay significantly more for...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

USCIS Proposes Fee Increases

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Hoping to recover some of its operating costs, reduce backlogs, and reestablish timely case processing, USCIS is proposing to adjust its fees for the first time since 2016. The proposed rule is predicted to generate close...more

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