H-1B Final Rule, H-2 Final Rule, and Revised Form I-129 Effective Friday, Jan. 17
The Department of Homeland Security’s H-1B final rule and H-2 final rule take effect on Friday, Jan.
USCIS
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (used to be BCIS, INS)
USCIS Updates Guidance on EB-2 National Interest Waiver Petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating its policy guidance to clarify how USCIS evaluates eligibility for the second preference employment-based (EB-2) classification for immigrant petitions filed with a request for a national interest waiver (NIW).
AAO Processing Times (October - December 2024)
| Form Type | Case Type | Completed 0-180 Days | Quarterly Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative total of all completions |
93.2% |
1,073 |
Immigration Law
USCIS I-854 and I-134 Forms Update Notice
USCIS recently updated the following form(s):
Form I-854, Inter-Agency Alien Witness and Informant Record
12/12/2024 04:18 PM EST
Edition Date: 12/12/24. Starting March 13, 2025, USCIS will accept only the 12/12/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 04/01/24 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Form I-134, Declaration of Financial Support
12/12/2024 03:46 PM EST
USCIS Forms Update
USCIS recently updated the following form(s):
01/06/2025 10:27 AM EST
Edition Date: 01/06/25. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page of Form G-1055, Fee Schedule.
Form G-325A, Biographic Information (for Deferred Action)
10/24/2024 09:46 AM EDT
USCIS Updates Guidance on Flexibilities Available During and After Emergencies or Unforeseen Circumstances
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating the Policy Manual to clarify flexibilities that may be available to benefit requestors during and after an emergency or unforeseen circumstance.