Our readers will be aware that back in April USCIS announced that they would expand premium processing to applications that do not currently qualify. This expansion will be applied in a phased approach as follows: As of June 1, 2022, USCIS will allow premium processing of EB-1C applications for managers/executives. This applies to applications received…
Category Archives: EB-1, EB-2, National Interest Waivers, and EB-3
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How To Make An Interfile Request To Switch Employment Categories
By now most people are familiar with the concept of filing a downgrade application from EB-2 to EB-3. However, last October so many applicants filed downgrades, that the demand for EB-3 green cards, has far exceeded the number available, resulting in severe retrogression, especially for EB-3 India. In November 2021, EB-3 India dates retrogressed by…
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USCIS Confirms It Will Suspend Biometrics For Certain Nonimmigrants
USCIS has stated it will suspend the biometrics requirements for H-4, L-2, E-1, E-2 and E-3 applicants from May 17th, 2021 for a period of 2 years. The biometric requirement was introduced by the Trump administration and was particularly cumbersome for H-4 and L-2 applicants as it meant that their applications would no longer be…