by gipadmin | Mar 29, 2023 | Uncategorized, USCIS-General
The USCIS has issued a policy update today regarding timeframes for paper-based filings and responses ending on Saturdays, Sundays, or federal holidays. Effective immediately, USCIS will consider a filing or response submitted on paper timely if received by the end of...
by gipadmin | Mar 27, 2023 | H-1B, Uncategorized, USCIS-General
USCIS announced today that it has completed its random selection of FY2024 H-1B cap registrations that were properly submitted, and have notified all prospective petitioners with selected registrations that they are eligible to file a H-1B cap-subject petition....
by gipadmin | Mar 24, 2023 | Uncategorized, USCIS-General
USCIS announced it is ending the extension of its COVID-19-related flexibilities on March 23, 2023. As such, individuals must respond to any notices or requests dated after March 23, 2023 by the deadlines listed in the notice requested. This includes: Requests...
by gipadmin | Jan 18, 2023 | EAD, F-1, Green Cards, STEM OPT, Uncategorized, USCIS-General
USCIS announced last week it will begin implementing its final phase of premium processing by permitting new (initial) Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, filed under the E13 multinational executive and manager classification (EB1C) or the E21...
by gipadmin | Dec 14, 2022 | Green Cards, H-1B, Uncategorized, US DOL
Summary It is critical to start the Green Card process early. Employers should be mindful of the approaching H-1B max out dates to ensure there is sufficient time to obtain an I-140 approval and maintain the status and work authorization for their valuable talent....
by gipadmin | Nov 1, 2022 | Green Cards, H-1B, STEM OPT, Uncategorized, USCIS-General
In an alert released today, USCIS announced that on August 19, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) no longer recognizes the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) as an accrediting agency. This determination immediately impacts two...
