Monthly Archives: February 2025
USCIS Updates Guidance on EB-2 National Interest Waiver Petitions: What You Need to Know
On January 15, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced updated policy guidance on EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions, providing clarity on how eligibility is evaluated for this employment-based immigrant visa classification. The new guidance focuses on critical aspects of the NIW process, including how USCIS evaluates evidence for advanced degree professionals… Read More »
USCIS Ends COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Green Card Applicants: What You Need to Know
Starting January 22, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will no longer require applicants for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident (green card) status to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. This significant change removes COVID-19 vaccination documentation from the requirements outlined in Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record,… Read More »
DHS Announces New Rule to Modernize the H-1B Visa Program: What It Means for U.S. Employers and Workers
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced a final rule aimed at modernizing the H-1B visa program. Effective January 17, 2025, the rule introduces significant changes designed to make the program more flexible and efficient, allowing U.S. companies to fill critical job vacancies with highly skilled foreign workers while improving oversight and… Read More »
The Role of Tax Returns in the Affidavit of Support: Demonstrating Income Eligibility
When sponsoring a family member for a green card, demonstrating financial stability is a critical part of the process. The Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) requires sponsors to prove that they meet the income requirements to prevent the intending immigrant from becoming a public charge. A sponsor’s tax returns play a pivotal role in… Read More »