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Law Office Of Brian D. Zuccaro Mar 25, 2024

Despite stating almost a year ago that all I-129 petitions requesting TN visa status must be filed at the Texas Service Center (TSC), USCIS continues to transfer these petitions back to the Vermont Service Center (VSC) for adjudication. I have, yet, to have the TSC adjudicate one of my TN I-129 petitions. Perhaps USCIS should just let the VSC retain jurisdiction of these petitions, and continue to utilize that office’s extensive experience in adjudicating TN petitions. https://buff.ly/4cyLjxh

USCIS Still Sending TN I-129 Petitions Back to Vermont Service Center — The Law Office of Brian D. Zuccaro, PLLC

Despite stating almost a year ago that all I-129 petitions requesting TN visa status on behalf of employees must be filed at the Texas Service Center (TSC), USCIS continues to transfer these petitions back to the Vermont Service Center (VSC) for adjudication. I have, yet, to have the TSC adjudicat

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Law Office Of Brian D. Zuccaro Mar 24, 2024

USCIS Updates Expedited Processing Policy

On March 21, 2024, USCIS updated its expedited processing policy for cases involving government interests, requests due to emergencies or urgent humanitarian situations, and for I-131 advance parole travel applications...https://buff.ly/3TQ4M5u

USCIS Updates Expedited Processing Policy — The Law Office of Brian D. Zuccaro, PLLC

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Law Office Of Brian D. Zuccaro Feb 28, 2024

USCIS Increasing Filing Fees for TN Mail-in Petitions https://buff.ly/3uVPlPi

USCIS Increasing Filing Fees for TN Mail-in Petitions — The Law Office of Brian D. Zuccaro, PLLC

Starting April 1, 2024 , the government filing fees required to file an I-129 petition for TN visa status by mail will significantly increase (along with the filing fees for many other cases). Employers can file an I-129 petition by mail to obtain TN visa status on behalf of their employees i

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Law Office Of Brian D. Zuccaro Feb 25, 2024

Do Radiologic Technologists Qualify For A TN Visa? Lawsuit Attempts To Convince Court They Do https://buff.ly/3IeP39e

Do Radiologic Technologists Qualify For A TN Visa? Lawsuit Attempts To Convince Court They Do — The Law Office of Brian D. Zuccaro, PLLC

According to a recent article in Becker's Hospital Review , the Henry Ford Health System has filed a lawsuit against USCIS for denying I-129 TN visa petitions filed under the Scientific Technician/Technologist (SciTech) classification for 2 of its radiologic technologist employees. It will be in

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Law Office Of Brian D. Zuccaro Feb 25, 2024

In an interview with Brownfield Ag News, the National Pork Producers Council leader says that pork producers are seeing an increased number of TN visa denials for their prospective workers... https://buff.ly/49OifzA

Ag Labor Leader Says TN Visa Applications Becoming Difficult To Approve — The Law Office of Brian D. Zuccaro, PLLC

In an interview with Brownfield Ag News , the National Pork Producers Council leader says that pork producers are seeing an increased number of TN visa denials for their prospective workers. According to the interview, the scrutiny is over whether the position offered falls within one of the appl

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Law Office Of Brian D. Zuccaro Jan 30, 2024

USCIS has published its final rule reflecting its fee increases for many filings including for most temporary worker petition filings (I-129 petitions), green card filings (I-130 & I-140 petitions, and I-485 applications), and for U.S. citizenship (N-400 applications). The new fee changes go into effect on April 1, 2024. https://www.uscis.gov/frequently-asked-questions-on-the-uscis-fee-rule

Law Office Of Brian D. Zuccaro Jan 15, 2024

USCIS Increasing Premium Processing Fees Feb. 2024 https://bdzlaw.com/nafta-tn-blog/2024/1/14/2024/uscis-increasing-premium-processing-fees-feb-2024

USCIS Increasing Premium Processing Fees Feb. 2024 — The Law Office of Brian D. Zuccaro, PLLC

USCIS is increasing the premium processing fees it charges for all eligible forms and categories. Under USCIS’ premium processing program, the agency provides expedited processing of certain petitions or applications for an additional filing fee. Starting Feb. 26, 2024 , the premium processing fe

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Law Office Of Brian D. Zuccaro Jan 14, 2024

TN Visa to Green Card Approval - Marriage to U.S. Citizen. Case profile available at: https://bdzlaw.com/nafta-tn-blog/tn-visa-greencard-washington

TN Visa to Green Card Approval - Marriage to U.S. Citizen — The Law Office of Brian D. Zuccaro, PLLC

CASE HISTORY / ISSUES: Applicant was a Mexican citizen, and was working in the U.S. under valid TN visa status as a Management Consultant. Applicant married a U.S. citizen. STRATEGY: Reviewed case for adjustment of status eligibility, and to ensure no preconceived intent issue

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Law Office Of Brian D. Zuccaro Dec 7, 2023

To CBP, or Not To CBP…That Is the Question For Canadian TN Visa Applicants: Read more about the pros/cons of the 2 TN visa filing options available to Canadian citizens...https://bdzlaw.com/nafta-tn-blog/2023/12/6/2023/to-cbp-or-not-to-cbpthat-is-the-question-for-canadian-tn-visa-applicants

To CBP, or Not To CBP…That Is the Question For Canadian TN Visa Applicants — The Law Office of Brian D. Zuccaro, PLLC

Canadian citizens have 2 options when applying for TN visa work authorization: (1) they can file a TN application at the U.S. border with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP); or (2) their employer can file an I-129 petition by mail for them with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Serv

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Law Office Of Brian D. Zuccaro Nov 30, 2023

The U.S. Department of State has indicated that it will start its pilot program enabling H-1B workers to renew their visas from within the U.S. in January. However, the program will be limited to just 20,000 applicants. A Federal Register notice with details on the process is expected to be issued next month. https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/domestic-visa-renewal-pilot-for-h-1b-workers-to-start-in-january?utm_campaign=HubSpot-AILA8-11-28-2023&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=284414843&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9k_byNEAHG0riyVFMhNqqFIby1UwX1qFyUgrgYLtPUu4x5rgOKAX-XAeaY5CvgSxLAqvL1282_fcRi6HcUSPX8WI99eA&utm_content=284414843&utm_source=hs_email

H-1B Worker Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot to Start in January (2)

A limited number of H-1B specialty occupation workers will be able to renew their visas in the US as soon as January, State Department officials announced.