On Monday, August 1, 2016, USCIS announced that if you currently have a 17-month STEM OPT extension, you may apply to add 7 month to your extension. To apply for this 7-month extension you must file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (with the required fee and signature) on or…
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USCIS Teleconference – Dialogue with USCIS Director León Rodríguez – 8/11/16
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a stakeholder teleconference on Thursday, August 11, 2016 between 4:00 to 5:00pm (Eastern). The subject of the event will be a “Dialogue with USCIS Director León Rodríguez” and will include his introduction and a Q&A session. Director Rodríguez will…
Updated Service Center Processing Times (5/31/16)
Processing Time reports for all of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Service Centers were released on 7/14/16 with processing dates as of 5/31/16. If you filed a petition with one of the Service Centers, please review the links below to determine the applicable processing time associated with your…
USCIS Webinar – Updated InfoPass Appointment Scheduler (7/7/16)
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding an InfoPass webinar on Thursday, July 7, 2016 starting at 11:00am (Eastern) and lasting one hour. The webinar will be repeated again on the same day at 2:00pm. USCIS staff will demonstrate the new features of the InfoPass system…
USCIS announces an Improved InfoPass Appointment Scheduler
On Monday, June 27, 2016, U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the launch of an improved version of InfoPass. InfoPass is their free online service that lets you schedule an appointment with a USCIS Immigration Officer. This improved online scheduler now includes a mapping function and improved online…
Las Vegas-Area Immigrants Will Receive Free Legal Consultations from Immigration Attorneys
On Saturday, June 25, 2016, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), their local Nevada Chapter and the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN), will offer free immigration law services. The event is AILA’s sixth annual Pro Bono Clinic which is being held in conjunction with AILA’s 2016 Annual Conference on…
Updated Service Center Processing Times (4/30/16)
Processing Time reports for all of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Service Centers were released on 6/14/16 with processing dates as of 4/30/16. If you filed a petition with one of the Service Centers, please review the links below to determine the applicable processing time associated with your…
Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Program
On Wednesday, June 08, 2016, the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole (FWVP) Program takes effect. This program allows certain Filipino World War II veteran family members an opportunity to receive a grant of parole on a case-by-case basis. If these family members are approved for parole they will be…
Stakeholder Teleconference/Meeting with USCIS Director León Rodríguez – 6/3/16
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a stakeholder teleconference on Friday, June 3, 2016 between 2:00 to 3:00pm (Eastern). The subject of the event will be a “Dialogue with USCIS Director León Rodríguez” and will include his introduction and a Q&A session. Director Rodríguez will…
Updated Service Center Processing Times (3/31/16)
Processing Time reports for all of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Service Centers were released on 5/12/16 with processing dates as of 3/31/16. If you filed a petition with one of the Service Centers, please review the links below to determine the applicable processing time associated with your…