I. Premium Processing becomes available for all National Interest Waiver EB-2 and Multinational Manager/Executive EB-1C Petitions starting January 30, 2023
The USCIS has announced the full implementation of Premium Processing for National Interest Waiver EB-2 and Multinational Manager/Executive EB-1C petitions. These petitions will become eligible for Premium Processing starting January 30, 2023. This will apply to initial filings as well as petitions previously filed with USCIS.
The Premium Processing fee for these cases will be $2500 which will guarantee a decision within 45 calendar days.
We are actively working on identifying all cases at our firm that will be impacted by this Premium Processing expansion and will reach out to those clients for whom this new option will be available.
II. Future Premium Processing Expansion for certain F-1 Students applying for OPT and STEM OPT Extension
The USCIS has indicated that it plans to allow Premium Processing for I-765 applications requesting an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for F-1 OPT (Optional Practical Training) and F-1 STEM OPT. In March 2023, this Premium Processing option should be available to these I-765 applications that are pending with USCIS and in April 2023 to initial ones as well.
The I-765 Premium Processing fee is expected to be $1500 and will guarantee a decision within 30 calendar days.
We will continue to update you on this next phase of Premium Processing expansion as more information becomes available.
III. H-1B Lottery Seminar (in-person and virtual options) on January 26, 2023: H-1B Lottery and Visa Alternatives, if not selected.
This free info session will explain eligibility for H-1B visas application timelines, non-immigrant and immigrant alternatives, and more.
Register here.
When: Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 12pm
Where: CIC, One Broadway (Kendall Square), Cambridge, MA 02142
Havana Room 5th Floor
If you prefer to join virtually, here is the link:
Zoom Link
Speakers - Partners at Goldman & Partners Immigration Law: Mike Haven and Kasia Loor
IV. Seminar (in-person and virtual options) on February 9, 2023: Visa and Green Card Strategies for Entrepreneurs
This free session will provide information about nonimmigrant visa and green card strategies and options for foreign nationals starting a business or working for a new business in the U.S.
When: Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 12pm
Where: Boston, MA
If you prefer to join virtually, here is the Zoom Link
Register Here
Speakers - Partners at Goldman & Partners Immigration Law: Jeff Goldman and Malvena Driscoll
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