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by Santhosh Rao

STATE DEPARTMENT’S APRIL 2024 VISA BULLETIN SUMMARY

• Adjustment of Status for Family Sponsored filing must use the Dates of Filing Chart and Employment Based filing must use Final Action Dates chart. • Final action dates for Family sponsored F1 Category have not changed (February 08, 2015) •

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HUGE INCREASES IN USCIS PREMIUM AND FILING FEES

PREMIUM FEES USCIS has announced a final rule to implement an inflation adjustment to Premium processing fees effective February 26, 2024. Form I-129, H-2B or R-1 Non-immigrant visas, there will be a fee increase from current $1,500 to $1,685 and for all the

by Santhosh Rao

DOS BRINGS BACK DOMESTIC VISA RENEWALS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

DOS is launching limited pilot program to resume domestic visa renewals for certain H-1B Visa applicants. Key details includes: The program runs from January 29, 2024 to April 1, 2024. It is available only for H-1B Visa renewals and exclude H-4

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GLF MONTHLY NEWSLETTER US IMMIGRATION UPDATES FOR JANUARY 2024

INTRODUCTION January 2024 was a very active month for US Immigration. GLF provided updates via Google, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram on numerous US Immigration matters including: USCIS announces increase In Premium Processing Fees & Change In Premium Processing Timeframe. H-1B Lottery

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USCIS CLARIFIES “ABILITY TO PAY” RULE FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS AND JOB CHANGES

OVERVIEW As of January 5, 2024, USCIS has implemented policy guidance on Ability to Pay requirements with immediate effect. The guidance emphasizes that, in most cases, Employers aiming to categorize potential or existing Employees under the first, second, and third preference

by Santhosh Rao

GLF MONTHLY NEWSLETTER US IMMIGRATION UPDATES FOR DECEMBER 2023

INTRODUCTION December 2023 was a very active month for US Immigration. GLF provided updates via Google, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram on numerous US Immigration matters including: USCIS announces changes in filing location for Form I-140. State Department’s January 2024 visa bulletin

by Santhosh Rao

GLF MONTHLY NEWSLETTER US IMMIGRATION UPDATES FOR NOVEMBER 2023

INTRODUCTION November 2023 was a very active month for US Immigration. GLF provided updates via Google, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram on numerous US Immigration matters including: USCIS unveiled a new 180-Day EAD extension policy. The new Form I-9 had to be

by Santhosh Rao

GLF MONTHLY NEWSLETTER –US IMMIGRATION UPDATES FOR OCTOBER 2023

INTRODUCTION October 2023 was a very active month for US Immigration. GLF provided updates via Google, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram on numerous US Immigration matters including: Advance Parole now with 5-year validity State Department’s November 2023 Visa Bulletin Summary Waiting for

by Santhosh Rao

GLF MONTHLY NEWSLETTER –US IMMIGRATION UPDATES FOR SEPTEMBER 2023

INTRODUCTION September 2023 was a very active month for US Immigration. GLF provided updates via Google, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram on numerous US Immigration matters including: Public Charge Related Questions on Form I-485 State Department’s October 2023 Visa Bulletin Summary Removal

by Santhosh Rao

GLF newsletter on key takeaways on PERM from U.S. Dol open forum

GLF has prepared the following draft referencing AILA Doc. No. 23072633, dated July 26, 2023. INTRODUCTIONU.S. Department of Labor (DOL) conducted an Open Forum on June 23, 2023 wherein the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) responded to questions raised by

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STATE DEPARTMENT’S APRIL 2024 VISA BULLETIN SUMMARY

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