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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.
Rajiv's Comments in the News - H-1B modernisation rule: Flexibility in defining eligible occupations but stricter site-visit norms
Published by: The Times of India - Nov 18, 2024
https://tinyurl.com/bd62mfc2
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
DHS Strengthens H-1B Program, Allowing U.S. Employers to More Quickly Fill Critical Jobs
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Rule will provide greater benefits and flexibilities for U.S. employers and specialty occupation workers, helping to meet U.S. labor needs
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USCIS Forms Update Notice
Recently USCIS updated the following form(s):
12/09/2024 01:22 PM EST
Edition Date: 12/09/24. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page of Form G-1055, Fee Schedule.
10/24/2024 10:06 AM EDT
USCIS Revised Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
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On Dec. 10, 2024, USCIS published a new edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjust Status, which includes updates to questions and instructions. Starting Feb. 10, 2025, USCIS will accept only the 10/24/24 edition of Form I-485 and will reject any older editions of Form I-485.