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The move may bring relief to some working in critical areas, but many see it as yet another half-baked measure

Processing delays also threaten the over $7.5 billion that spouses contribute to the US economy

Despite USCIS claims, Indian work visa holders express frustration over long waiting lines, processing delays

Inclusion of I-765 in premium processing may decrease EAD delays, but many see it as extortion.

Form I-290B requests to re-adjudicate denied H-1B petitions must be submitted by April 26, 2022

Backlog community hails lawmaker for rooting for their cause amid general apathy among American politicians

Last minute move indicates agency wants to restore EB-5 investment minimums to the levels set in the 2019 rule

Second lottery conducted to meet FY 2022 H-1B cap numbers

Rejects Indian citizen’s challenge saying Congress gave the agency “unreviewable discretion”

However, Texas federal court order prohibits DHS from granting initial DACA and EAD requests

Immigration attorney, Greg Siskind asks employment based green card applicants to join lawsuit against USCIS.

Petitions closed solely due to start date after Oct. 1, 2020 may be resubmitted before Oct. 1, 2021

Relief may be too little, too late as USCIS is still processing January 2021 cases.

Arbitrary rejections restrict business immigration in the US, says American Immigration Council.

Request for public comments includes H-1B, adjustment of status, naturalization, asylum, parole.

90- day window opens from April 1 for filing detailed H-1B petitions by sponsoring employers.

‘New H-1B backdating practice diverts sharply from over two decades of normative practice.’

Move covers curbs on employer-employee relationship, third party worksites and computer related positions.

Agency says pandemic, increase in filings, postal service volume and other “external factors” caused delays.

Initial registration  for  H-1B  lottery for FY 2022 from March 9 to  25.

New rule would impact 2020 lottery unless Biden administration stops it.

Deadlines for responses to queries on H-1B to naturalization extended to January 31.

Updates policy to deny naturalization to those not lawfully admitted for permanent residence.

Indians make up second largest group of new American citizens.

Premium processing expedites H-2B, R-1, other service requests generally within 15 days.