Immigration Updates- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
03/09/23 • 39 min
USCIS has been busy since the start of 2023. We have seen more activity in the first two months than the whole of 2022. So we thought it would be helpful to discuss some of the updates for our listeners. In this episode we cover the proposed fee hikes, the "helpful" options provided by USCIS to help tech workers who have been laid off among other topics. We have some wins to celebrate namely the implementation of a pilot program for visa stamp renewals and a step in the right direction towards addressing the issue of children ageing out while waiting for a green card. Our hearts go out to Tanvi Marupally's family in Arkansas and we hope through this podcast, we can increase the attention to her search and she's safely brought back home.
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USCIS has been busy since the start of 2023. We have seen more activity in the first two months than the whole of 2022. So we thought it would be helpful to discuss some of the updates for our listeners. In this episode we cover the proposed fee hikes, the "helpful" options provided by USCIS to help tech workers who have been laid off among other topics. We have some wins to celebrate namely the implementation of a pilot program for visa stamp renewals and a step in the right direction towards addressing the issue of children ageing out while waiting for a green card. Our hearts go out to Tanvi Marupally's family in Arkansas and we hope through this podcast, we can increase the attention to her search and she's safely brought back home.
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