U.S. Consulates in India Tighten Dropbox Visa Rules
Eligibility for the “Interview Waiver” visa renewal process, also known as “Dropbox,” has been unexpectedly reduced from 48 months to 12 months.…
H-1B Cap Registration Opens March 7, 2025
The USCIS recently announced this year’s H-1B cap registration period will run from March 7-March 24. Employers will know by March 31, 2025 if one of their individuals was selected.
Injunction on Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
A federal judge in Maryland issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship…
H-4/L-2 & EADS Adjudication
H-4/L-2 and EAD applications filed at the same time as H-1Bs/L-1s are no longer required to be adjudicated at the same time…
F-1 Cap Gap Extension
Certain cases qualify for a 6-month extension of “cap-gap” work authorization until the following April 1st…
USCIS Modernizing H-1B Visa Rule
The USCIS’ final rule modernizing the H-1B program became effective on January 17, 2025…
Increase of EAD Automatic Extension
Starting January 13, 2025, the USCIS will increase the automatic extension period for “certain” Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) renewals…