U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its fee schedule for Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker—H-1B and H-1B1 Petitions, to reflect the additional required fees for online filings. USCIS made the update in response to query by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) noting that “the information [previously] listed was unclear and… Read more »
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on March 21, 2024, that it has updated guidance in its USCIS Policy Manual, effective immediately, to clarify how the agency considers expedite requests related to government interests and emergencies or urgent humanitarian situations, including travel-related requests. The update also clarifies how to make an expedite request and… Read more »
Industry Group Files Lawsuit to Challenge USCIS Final Fee Rule On March 19, 2024, a complaint was filed in U.S. District Court that challenges the USCIS Final Fee Rule which is set to take effect on April 01, 2024. The plaintiffs charge that the rule violates the Administrative Procedure Act because it was promulgated without… Read more »
FGI is proud to announce that we have been recognized by US News and World Report – Best Lawyers as a Best Law Firm for 2023. The 2023 Edition of US News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” recognizes the most elite firms across the nation, identified for their professional excellence with consistently positive feedback… Read more »
FGI is pleased to announce that attorney Joel Stewart’s PERM article was recently published in Global Legal Group’s ICLG for 2022! Click the photo below to read the full article!
USCIS Announcement 2023 H-1B Cap Season Update U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released several updates related to the fiscal year (FY) 2023 H-1B cap season: · USCIS has received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the FY 2023 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap), including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap)…. Read more »
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