Form I-901 SEVIS Fee Requirement for F, J, and M Nonimmigrants
Many F1, F3, M1, and M3 students, as well as certain J1 exchange visitors, are required to pay the Form I-901 SEVIS fee.
Removal of Biometrics Requirement for I-526E EB5 Regional Center Petitioners
The USCIS has determined that EB5 regional center investors no longer need to submit biometrics with fee with the Form I-526E.
Document Requirements for LPRs and Limited Waiver For Children of LPR Born Abroad
8 CFR 211.1(a) requires lawful permanent residents or persons seeking LPR admission to present a green card or other specified document. Any exceptions?
K1 Petition Not Approvable Where Petitioner is Too Young to Marry (Matter of Manjoukis)
The INS denied a K visa fiance petition where the petitioner was too young to enter into the marriage in her state of residence – Matter of Manjoukis.
DOS Loosens Rules for Derivation of Citizenship at Birth for Children Born Through ART/IVF
DOS changed its reading of the derivation of citizenship laws to be more accommodating in assisted reproductive technology/IVF cases.
Premium Processing for Certain OPT and STEM OPT Applicants
The USCIS is expanding premium processing service to F1 OPT and STEM OPT extension applications.
USCIS Recommends Allowing Haiti’s TPS Designation to Terminate
The USCIS recommended not renewing Haiti’s TPS designation. In this post, we examine what this news may mean for beneficiaries of Haiti TPS.
Expedited Processing of USCIS Applications and Petitions
We examine expedited processing of USCIS requests, including the expedite criteria and making expedite requests. We distinguish from premium processing.
Using Employment Authorization from TPS While Holding Nonimmigrant Status
USCIS has decided that a person with a TPS EAD and nonimmigrant status may not engage in employment inconsistent with the nonimmigrant status and stay in status.
EOIR Guidance on Internet-Based Remote Hearings
The EOIR issued new guidance for internet-based remote hearings in immigration court wherein respondents can appear remotely through video teleconferencing.
