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News from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
DHS Strengthens H-1B Program, Allowing U.S. Employers to More Quickly Fill Critical Jobs
December 17, 2024
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Rule will provide greater benefits and flexibilities for U.S. employers and specialty occupation workers, helping to meet U.S. labor needs
USCIS Issues Updated Guidance on Evidence for Applicants Under the International Entrepreneur Rule
December 12, 2024
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We are issuing updated policy guidance on the types of evidence that may support an application under the International Entrepreneur Rule.
USCIS Revised Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
December 10, 2024
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On Dec. 10, 2024, we published a new edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjust Status, which includes updates to questions and instructions. Starting Feb. 10, 2025, we will accept only the 10/24/24 edition of Form I-48…
USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B Cap
December 2, 2024
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USCIS has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year (FY) 2025.