News & Analysis as of

Adjustment of Status

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,...

Forward Movement Seen in April 2025 Visa Bulletin

The Visa Bulletin for April 2025 shows continued forward movement in the final action dates for all EB-2 and EB-3 categories. The bulletin also remains consistent in the EB-1 categories with slight forward movement for EB-1...more

Fisher Phillips

The Visa Bulletin for April: Final Action Dates and an Employer’s Immigration Plan

Fisher Phillips on

Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This...more

Morgan Lewis

US Department of State Releases March 2025 Visa Bulletin

Morgan Lewis on

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications chart in March 2025. The Final Action Dates chart reflects slight advancement across...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

March 2025 Visa Bulletin Released: What Employers Need to Know

The Department of State released the March 2025 Visa Bulletin and USCIS has confirmed they will continue to utilize the Final Action Dates chart for employment-based Adjustment of Status applications. The Final Action Dates...more

Fisher Phillips

The Visa Bulletin for March: Final Action Chart and an Employer’s Immigration Action Plan

Fisher Phillips on

Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This...more

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,...

The March 2025 Visa Bulletin Shows Continues Marching Forward for EB-2 and EB-3 Categories

The Visa Bulletin for March 2025 shows continued forward movement in the priority dates for most EB-2 and EB-3 categories....more

Lippes Mathias LLP

Working, Travelling While Adjusting Status in the United States

Lippes Mathias LLP on

Adjustment of Status (AOS) has a very specific definition in the United States. It is defined as the process whereby someone goes from a temporary nonimmigrant status to a Lawful Permanent Resident without obtaining a visa...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

February 2025 Immigration Visa Bulletin Released: What Employers Need to Know

The Department of State released the February 2025 Visa Bulletin and USCIS has confirmed they will accept the more modest Final Action Dates chart for employment-based Adjustment of Status applications. The Final Action Dates...more

Cozen O'Connor

COVID Vaccine No Longer Required for Adjustment of Status Applicants

Cozen O'Connor on

On January 22, 2025, USCIS posted an alert pertaining to the I-693 immigration medical exam required for most individuals applying to become lawful permanent residents. USCIS indicates that they now “waive[s] any and all...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

USCIS Waives COVID-19 Vaccination for Adjustment of Status Applicants

Overview Effective January 22, 2025, USCIS will no longer require Adjustment of Status applicants to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination as part of the Adjustment of Status process. USCIS will waive all requirements that Adjustment...more

Morgan Lewis

US Department of State Releases February 2025 Visa Bulletin

Morgan Lewis on

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications chart in February 2025. The Final Action Dates chart reflects minor advancement in...more

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,...

February 2025 Visa Bulletin 1-Month Advancement for EB-3 China, and 14-day Progression for EB-2 and EB-3 India

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will be utilizing the final action dates chart for the upcoming February 2025 Visa Bulletin. This update reflects slight progression in priority dates...more

Fisher Phillips

The Visa Bulletin for February: Final Action Chart and an Employer’s Immigration Action Plan

Fisher Phillips on

Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

January 2025 Visa Bulletin: Key Highlights and Implications

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on

Along with the New Year, January 1st also marks the implementation of a new Visa Bulletin by the U.S. Department of State....more

Dickinson Wright

Avoid Rejection: Submit I-693 with I-485 Adjustment Application

Dickinson Wright on

Effective December 2, 2024, certain applicants applying for adjustment of status (Form I-485) to permanent residence must now submit the required Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (I-693)...more

Fisher Phillips

The Visa Bulletin for January: Dates for Filing and an Employer’s Immigration Action Plan

Fisher Phillips on

Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

January 2025 Immigration Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State released the January 2024 Visa Bulletin and USCIS has confirmed they will accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the Dates for Filing chart. All employment-based categories...more

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,...

January 2025 Visa Bulletin Shows Some Movement for EB-2 and EB-3 Final Action Dates

The January 2025 Visa Bulletin shows no change from the December 2024 Visa Bulletin in the dates for filing in any listed category. Final action dates show slight advancement for EB-2 and EB-3 for some countries/categories....more

Amundsen Davis LLC

How Will the Trump Administration Impact Your Business?

Amundsen Davis LLC on

The election results are in and many are wondering what to expect for business employment immigration. The news is full of stories about mass deportations, but scant on information about those legally in the U.S. working in...more

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,...

Avoid Rejection: Form I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record Is Now Mandatory When Filing Form I-485

To streamline the application process and reduce delays, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced new requirements for certain applicants seeking permanent residency in the United States. ...more

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,...

December 2024 Visa Bulletin Shows Final Action Date Advances for India Under EB-2 and EB-3 Categories

The U.S. Department of State’s December 2024 Visa Bulletin shows advances in the final action dates for India under categories EB-2 and EB-3, while the dates for filing of employment-based visa applications remain unchanged....more

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,...

Beltway Buzz - November 2024 #2

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

December 2024 Immigration Visa Bulletin: What Employers Need to Know

The Department of State released the December 2024 Visa Bulletin and USCIS will continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the more advanced Dates for Filing chart. All employment-based...more

Fisher Phillips

The Visa Bulletin for December: Final Action Dates and an Employer’s Immigration Plan

Fisher Phillips on

Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

November 2024 Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State released the November 2024 Visa Bulletin and USCIS will continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the Dates for Filing chart. All employment-based categories...more

181 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 8

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide