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Immigration Update

Monthly Immigration Update

US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on December 2, 2024 that it now requires certain applicants filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to include Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. Applications without Form I-693 may be rejected. This change aims to reduce Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and expedite processing. Applicants Read more
On November 27, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) have announced a temporary final rule authorizing 64,716 additional H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for fiscal year 2025. These supplemental visas are designed to assist industries such as hospitality, landscaping, and seafood processing that face labor shortages. Of the total, 44,700 visas are designated for returning workers, while 20,000 are reserved for nationals from specific countries in Central America and Haiti. The visas are distributed Read more
A monthly publication of the International Law and Immigration Section of the California Lawyers Association. Read more
A monthly publication of the International Law and Immigration Section of the California Lawyers Association. Read more
A monthly publication of the International Law and Immigration Section of the California Lawyers Association. Read more
A monthly publication of the International Law and Immigration Section of the California Lawyers Association. Read more
A monthly publication of the International Law and Immigration Section of the California Lawyers Association. Read more
A monthly publication of the International Law and Immigration Section of the California Lawyers Association. Read more
A monthly publication of the International Law and Immigration Section of the California Lawyers Association. Read more
A monthly publication of the International Law and Immigration Section of the California Lawyers Association. Read more

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