No Additional Case Numbers for Green Card Lottery Winners from Nepal in February
According to the January Visa Bulletin from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, there has been no increase in case numbers for […]
Employment-Based First Preference Green Card Remains Current in January; No Movement in Other Categories
The January Visa Bulletin from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs indicates no substantial movement in the filing dates for employment-based green […]
Some Family-Based Green Card Applicants Face Wait Times Exceeding 17 Years; No Changes in Filing Dates for January
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has released the January Visa Bulletin, revealing no updates to the family-based green card filing dates. […]
DHS Conducts Fourth Large-Scale Removal Flight to China in Six Months
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), carried out its fourth large-scale removal flight to the People’s Republic […]
USCIS Updates Green Card Application: Financial Sponsor Exemption Now Integrated
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a new edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, featuring significant […]
DHS Final Rule Permanently Extends Work Permit Renewal Period to 540 Days
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a final rule that permanently increases the automatic extension period for employment authorization and Employment Authorization Documents […]
Exchange Visitors from More Countries Can Now Obtain Green Cards Without Returning Home
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced an update to the J-1 Exchange Visitor Skills List, effective December 9, 2024. This revision significantly reduces […]
Governor Hochul Proposes $500 Inflation Refund for Millions of New Yorkers
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a proposal for New York State’s first-ever Inflation Refund, an initiative designed to provide direct financial relief to […]
Immigration Statuses of 15,000 Nepalis in the U.S. Prior to TPS: Diplomats Among Applicants
Following the devastating earthquake in Nepal, the United States granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Nepalis residing in the country. Nepalis without green cards who […]
$256 Million Powerball Jackpot Won in New York
A lucky New Yorker is waking up a multi-millionaire after winning Saturday night’s Powerball jackpot. A single ticket sold in the state matched all six […]