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October 2023
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Foreign Students in the U.S. Applying for Work Authorization (EADs): Tips from the USCIS Ombudsman

October 3, 2023
On September 18, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Ombudsman’s Office published a handy tip sheet aimed at F-1 international students. The purpose – to assist them in sidestepping potential delays in the adjudication process for Form I-765, better known as Applications for Employment Authorization. This informative tip sheet is a valuable resource...
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03
Oct

Potential Government Shutdown’s Effects on Immigration Agencies

October 3, 2023
There is widespread concern about the impact on U.S. immigration if the U.S. Federal Government shuts down on October 1, 2023, if Congress fails to reach a consensus on the annual spending bill or a temporary funding resolution.  In similar situations in the past the White House published contingency plans of federal agencies detailing each...
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03
Oct

Biometric Service Fee Exemption for Form I-539

October 3, 2023
All applications to extend one’s status in the U.S. that require a Form I-539 are exempt from paying the biometric fee from October 1, 2023. The USCIS had previously suspended the biometrics requirement through September 30, 2023.  If the service fee is accidentally included with the I-539 application, it will be returned, however, if the...
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03
Oct

Indian Visa Services Suspended Due to Diplomatic Tensions Between India and Canada

October 3, 2023,
The Indian High Commission has suspended visa processing services in Canada, escalating a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. The suspension affects all Canadian citizens who need to apply for new Indian visas even if they are located outside Canada and could apply as third-country nationals in their host country. Canadian nationals who hold valid...
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03
Oct

Indians can now apply for their U.S. Visitor visas at the Consulate in Frankfurt

October 3, 2023
The wait time for visa appointments for Indian applicants seeking U.S. B-1/B-2 visas is less in Frankfurt than the lengthy wait times we see at the U.S. consular posts in India because the consulate in Frankfurt has set aside dedicated non-immigrant visa interview slots exclusively for Indian applicants. As of now, the waiting time for...
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