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USCIS Suspends Collection of Biometrics for H-4 and L-2 Applications
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USCIS Suspends Collection of Biometrics for H-4 and L-2 Applications

E-1 Treaty Trader, E-2 Treaty Investor, E-3, EAD, H-1B, I-129, I-539, Immigration, Immigration Regulations, L-1A Visa, Nonimmigrant Visas, USCIS

USCIS Suspends Collection of Biometrics for H-4 and L-2 Applications

By Barbara Lutes|2021-05-06T15:22:05+00:00May 6th, 2021|Categories: E-1 Treaty Trader, E-2 Treaty Investor, E-3, EAD, H-1B, I-129, I-539, Immigration, Immigration Regulations, L-1A Visa, Nonimmigrant Visas, USCIS|Tags: #H4, #L2, E-1 Treaty Trader, E-2 Treaty Investor, EAD, H-1B, H-4, immigration, L-1A, L-1B, L-2, USCIS|

On May 3, 2021, USCIS announced its intention to suspend the collection of biometrics for applications submitted by the dependents of nonimmigrant workers in the H-4, L-2, and E-1, E-2, and E-3 categories effective 5/17/21.

USCIS Expands Online Filing to F-1 OPT EAD

By Barbara Lutes|2021-04-12T17:30:20+00:00April 12th, 2021|Categories: EAD, F-1, I-129, Immigration, Immigration Regulations, Nonimmigrant Visas|Tags: #F-1, #F1OPT, immigration, USCIS|

F-1 foreign students can now file applications for optional practical training (OPT) employment authorization online.

Nonimmigrant Business Work Visa Processing Resumes

By Barbara Lutes|2021-04-01T19:25:51+00:00April 1st, 2021|Categories: H-1B, I-129, Immigration, Immigration Regulations, L-1A Visa, Nonimmigrant Visas, Travel Ban|Tags: immigration, Temporary Worker, USCIS, Visa|

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that Presidential Proclamation 10052, which suspended the entry of certain nonimmigrants, expired on March 31, 2021. Visa issuance may resume for applicants in H-1B, H-2B, J, and L visa categories. The expiration of this Presidential Proclamation marks the end of the bans on visa issuance for both immigrant (green cards) visas and nonimmigrant (temporary) visas.