USCIS Update – USCIS Extends H1B FY 2024 H-1B Cap Registration
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USCIS Update – USCIS Extends H1B FY 2024 H-1B Cap Registration

On March 17, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) extended the FY 2024 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period from Friday, March 17, 2023, at Noon EST until Monday, March 20, 2023, at 5 pm EST. 

USCIS Update – FY 2024 H-1B Visa Lottery Registration Now Open!
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USCIS Update – FY 2024 H-1B Visa Lottery Registration Now Open!

The initial registration period for the 2024 H-1B Visa cap will open today, March 1st, at noon EST and run through noon EST on March 17, 2023. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives can complete and submit their registrations using the USCIS online H-1B registration system.

Richards and Jurusik US Immigration Update for February 2023

Richards and Jurusik US Immigration Update for February 2023

US Immigration Update for February 2023 – At Richards and Jurusik, we handle a broad scope of US immigration matters. This update covers several USCIS policy changes, the newest Arrive Podcast Episodes, recent client testimonials, and our monthly case spotlight. This update covers changes and updates in February 2023.

US Immigration Update for January 2023
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US Immigration Update for January 2023

At Richards and Jurusik, we handle a broad scope of US immigration matters. This update covers several USCIS policy changes, the newest Arrive Podcast Episodes, recent client testimonials, and our monthly case spotlight. This update covers changes and updates from December 2022 through January 2023.

USCIS UPDATE – USCIS Redesigns Green Card and EAD Card
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USCIS UPDATE – USCIS Redesigns Green Card and EAD Card

On January 30, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new designs for both green card and employment authorization documents (EAD cards) to improve security. The current card design was introduced in May 2017, and USCIS plans to issue redesigned cards every three to five years as part of its fraud prevention program. Read the details of this announcement here. 

USCIS Update – 2024 H-1B Visa Cap Lottery Opens on March 1, 2023
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USCIS Update – 2024 H-1B Visa Cap Lottery Opens on March 1, 2023

On January 27, 2023, USCIS announced that the initial registration period for the 2024 H-1B Visa cap will open at noon Eastern on March 1 and run through 5 pm Eastern on March 20, 2023. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives can complete and submit their registrations using the USCIS online H-1B registration system.

USCIS Updates – USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities through March 23, 2023
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USCIS Updates – USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities through March 23, 2023

On January 24, 2023, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued another extension to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors respond to agency requests through March 23, 2023. USCIS anticipates that this will be the final extension of these accommodations, and requesters must comply with the response requirements set forth in any request or notice dated after March 23, 2023.

USCIS announces extension of green cards for I-751 and I-829 petitioners to 48 Months
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USCIS announces extension of green cards for I-751 and I-829 petitioners to 48 Months

On January 23, 2023, USCIS announced the extension of green cards (LPR) for petitioners who properly file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence or Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status for 48 months beyond the card’s expiration date. We discuss the announcement of the extension of green cards for Form I-751 and Form I-829 here.