June 27, 2024
Biden announcement for relief programs for noncitizen spouses
On June 18, 2024, the Biden administration announced that the Department of Homeland Security will be implementing immigration relief programs for noncitizen spouses and children of U.S. citizens. This new program will allow noncitizens who have been residing in the U.S. for at least...
read moreFebruary 14, 2024
Brelje & Bus Immigration Law P.C. is excited to announce the addition of a new Team Member, Karen Kharel!
Brelje & Bus Immigration Law P.C. is excited to announce the addition of a new Team Member, Karen Kharel! Karen joins Brelje & Bus Immigration Law as an Attorney and she counsels a range of clients on U.S. nonimmigrant and immigrant matters. As a...
read moreFebruary 01, 2024
USCIS Publishes Rule Regarding Fee Adjustments
On January 30, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule regarding fee changes. New fees and the final rule will go into effect on April 1, 2024. USCIS claims the extra funds will be used to match the agency’s...
read moreJanuary 31, 2024
H-1B Cap Lottery Season is Underway
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a final rule in the H-1B electronic registration process on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. The final rule will include certain provisions to combat the potential for fraud during the Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B cap lottery process, by...
read moreJanuary 05, 2024
Stateside Visa Processing is Back, Here’s What You Need to Know
Throughout 2023, the Department of State (DOS) provided notice that the agency was preparing to implement a pilot program to reintroduce stateside visa processing. Stateside visa processing allows foreign nationals to submit a passport for U.S. visa stamping from within the U.S., without having...
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