Category: News and Policy

2025 NIW Policy Update – USCIS Changes Explained by Victoria Chen At North America Immigration Law Group, led by Victoria Chen, we are committed to keeping our clients informed about the latest developments in U.S. immigration policy. On January 15, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released significant updates to its policy guidance for… Read more

Stay informed with the latest U.S. immigration news and updates.  We cover essential topics such as National Interest Waiver (NIW), EB1A, EB1B, and O1 visas. Our platform offers timely news, expert analysis, and helpful resources to keep you up-to-date with changes in immigration laws and regulations.  Visit us for the most current information and expert… Read more

December 10: January 2025 visa bulletin  Hi all, Jan. 2025 visa bulletin has been released. USCIS has decided to use Dates for Filing chart to determine I-485 filing in Jan. 2025. Here’s the DOS website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2025/visa-bulletin-for-january-2025.html and here’s the USCIS webpage: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availabil[…]tatus-application-for-family-sponsored-or-employment-based-108. December 10: I-485 form edition update USCIS announcement: On Dec. 10, 2024, we… Read more

November 12: December 2024 visa bulletin DOS has published the Dec. visa bulletin. USCIS will use Dates for Filing Chart to determine I-485 filing eligibility in December. Here’s the DOS website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2025/visa-bulletin-for-december-2024.html and here’s the USCIS website: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-priority-dates/when-to-file-your-adjustment-of-status-application-for-family-sponsored-or-employment-based-107 Read more

October 15: USCIS clarification on Expedite Request  We all know that there’s a USCIS request called “Expedite Request” that could apply to any case type, and this is not the same thing as a premium processing request that’s allowed with certain application types. Also, it’s very tough to get these Expedite Request granted by USCIS,… Read more