The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the initial registration period for the FY 2026 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 7, 2025, and run through noon Eastern on March 24, 2025.All prospective H-1B cap-subject petitioners and their representatives must use a USCIS online account to register each beneficiary electronically and pay the $215 registration fee per beneficiary.USCIS will continue using the beneficiary-centric selection process introduced in [...]
All individuals in the United States, including undocumented immigrants, have rights under the U.S. Constitution. If immigration (ICE) agents come to your home, it is crucial to understand and exercise your rights.You Do Not Have to Open the DoorYou are not required to open the door or allow ICE agents into your home unless they present a valid search warrant signed by a judge.An ICE deportation warrant is not a search warrant. ICE cannot legally enter unless you verbally consent.If officers [...]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a rule aimed at bolstering economic growth and easing workforce challenges for U.S. employers. The rule permanently extends the automatic renewal period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from 180 days to 540 days for eligible noncitizens who file timely renewal requests. This change, developed in response to feedback from the business community, provides greater certainty for employers while improving access to work [...]
USCIS has announced a new requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Applicants must now submit Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, along with their Form I-485. Failure to include Form I-693 may result in the rejection of the Form I-485 application.USCIS has revised the Form I-485 instructions to reflect this new filing requirement. Applicants are encouraged to review the updated [...]
By Shuyuan Tian, Esq.Are you applying for a green card in the United States? You'll need to complete Form I-693, the Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. This critical form is your proof that you meet the health standards required for U.S. entry, ensuring you are not inadmissible on medical grounds.Key Points About Form I-693:Completion by a Designated Civil Surgeon: Only a doctor authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) and listed on [...]